What's on this season?
From 22 November through to 4 January - Discover the magic of the holiday season with Leeds Castle enchanting new festive experience – Neverland Christmas at Leeds Castle! This magical event invites families to step into the beloved world of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan for a Christmas adventure full of wonder, imagination, and storytelling!
Treat the family to a royal day out at Leeds Castle, one of the most magnificent and family-friendly castles in England! With over 900 years of history, stunning gardens, playgrounds, and adventure activities, it’s a magical destination for all ages.
Step into the world of queens, knights, and legends as you explore the castle’s grand rooms, cinematic history exhibitions, and beautiful grounds. Your Ultimate Explorer Ticket gives you free returns for a whole year, plus extras including:
✔️ 6 trips on the Black Swan Ferry or Elsie the Castle Train
✔️ 1 round of Adventure Golf on the 12-hole course
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Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking
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Gate-ready e-ticket, simply scan on your mobile
Your ticket includes:
- Pay for a day and visit free all year
- An exhilarating programme of events
- Step into the 1930s in the Castle
- Thrilling children’s playgrounds and maze
- 6 x trips on the Black Swan Ferry (Seasonal) or Elsie the Castle Train
- 1 x round of Adventure Golf
General Information
- Assistance dogs are allowed, however, due to the abundance of wildfowl wandering freely across the estate, we regret that other dogs cannot be admitted.
- Due to space restrictions, pushchairs cannot be permitted inside the Castle or Castle View Restaurant, however, there is a buggy park provided.
- Leeds Castle does not allow wheel-based toys, scooters and bikes into the grounds. However, controlled ‘Smart Trikes’ for toddlers are still welcome.
- All barbeques (disposable and non-disposable) are not permitted anywhere within the estate of Leeds Castle.
Booking and Ticket Information
- When you buy online you will receive an email containing your ticket. Please present on your smart phone on arrival on the day of your visit, alternatively you can print and bring with you.
- On arrival you will be given your annual pass tickets.
- Children under 3 go free.
- Saving based off walk up rate.
- Leeds Castle admission tickets are valid for 12 months from the day you select when booking. You do not necessarily need to visit on the day you select, but your ticket will be valid from that day onwards and you can visit any day thereafter (excluding estate closures).
- Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here
Directions
Address: Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL
Road: 7 miles east of Maidstone, Junction 8 of the M20 motorway just 1 hour from London, 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and Channel Ports. Clearly sign posted from all routes – following the brown and white tourist signs.
Dartford River Crossing is 30 minutes
Sat Nav: ME17 1RG
Rail: Southeastern runs frequent services to Bearsted and Hollingbourne stations
Bus: The 10X Bus Route operated by Stagecoach bus is offering a £2 single fair until 31st October 2023, from Ashford to Maidstone, which stops off at the roundabout on the A20. This is a couple of minutes walk from the main entrance of Leeds Castle.
10am – 5pm (last entry 3pm)
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