Described as the ‘loveliest castle in the world’, Leeds Castle is a grandiose fortress nestled in picturesque countryside and surrounded by water. It is not just rich in beauty, though. …

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June 21, 2019

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Leeds Castle was already in the Domesday Book King William the Conqueror, the English Reichsgrundbuch, mention. It has been used gradually over the centuries as a Norman fortress, the residence of six medieval queens, as the palace of Henry VIII and as a sanctuary for the rich and powerful. In the more than 1000 years of its existence, the castle has survived many battles, housed powerful statesmen and inspired numerous artists. Today, it is led by the Leeds Castle Foundation and is the destination of many thousands of people seeking relaxation each year.

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Timber 👣 & Shakespeare 🐾

October 1, 2019

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Leeds Castle was in its long history a Norman stronghold, the private residence of 6 English queens of the Middle Ages (Eleanor of Castile, Margaret of France, Isabella of France, Joan of Navarre, Anna of Bohemia and Katharina de Valois), a palace of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in Jacobean times a country estate and a Georgian mansion.

In the 20th century the castle was an elegant retreat and today Leeds Castle is one of the most visited attractions in the UK.

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View of Leeds Castle – River Len loop from Hollingbourne

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Broomfield Woods – River Len loop from Leeds

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Distance 2.35 km

Uphill 80 m

Downhill 90 m

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Location: Broomfield And Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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