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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.booking.com
How to reach Leeds Castle -
COACHES - From London Victoria Coach Station to Maidenhead. From Maidenhead station please use local taxi company. The National Express coaches used to go directly to Leeds Castle but not any longer.
Pros - Day return ticket starts from £14.00 (2011 prices). The coach journey lasts on average 2 hours 25 minutes.
Cons - The journey itself is too long.
TRAINS - From London Victoria Station.
Pros - Comfortable and easy. The return ticket starts from £26.30 (2011 prices). Travel time on average is 1 hour 8 minutes. 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 £130.00. For your money you will get FREE FOUR HOURS waiting time at Leeds Castle so that you can take enough photos and even have a little bite before going back to London. Book a car.
