Description - Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years. Leeds Castle passed into royal hands in 1278 and became part of the Queen of England’s dower - the settlement widowed queens received upon the death of their husbands. Over the course of 150 years it was held by six mediaeval queens: Eleanor of Castile; Margaret of France; Isabella of France, Joan of Navarre; Anne of Bohemia and Catherine de Valois. www.leeds-castle.com

Location - Located in Maidstone, Kent. Distance from Central London to Leeds Castle 41.8 miles.

Leeds Castle hotels - www.hotels.co.uk

How to reach Leeds Castle -

COACHES - From London Victoria Coach Station. Please visit National Express coach to find out more.
Pros - Day return ticket starts from £13.40 (2009 prices). The coaches provide regular journeys to and from Leeds Castle. The coach journey lasts on average 90 minutes.
Cons - None

TRAINS - From London Victoria Station.
Pros - Comfortable and easy. The return ticket starts from £16.00 (2009 prices). Travel time is 1 hour. http://nationalrail.co.uk
Cons - Please don't forget to book your train tickets to Bearsted station (Bearsted station is the nearest to Leeds Castle). From there you are supposed to catch a connecting bus that will take you directly to the castle.

CAR - From your hotel or private address.
Pros - Easy and comfortable. Travel journey by car from Central London to Leeds Castle would last approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Cons - More expensive. The return trip for 4 persons from Central London to Leeds Castle starts from £92.00. For your money you will get FREE TWO HOURS waiting time at Leeds Castle so that you can take enough photos and even have a little bite before going back. Book a car.