A picturesque castle in the heart of Kent.

• 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
• January 5, 2011

Quote: Leeds Castle Kent.Leeds Castle is set in the beautiful Kent Countryside right in the heart of the Garden of England and is easily accessible just off junction 8 of the M20, 7 miles from Maidstone the County town of Kent. It is set in the middle of a... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journal Englands Treasure Houses

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Leeds Is Not Always in Yorkshire

• 5 out of 5 stars by catsholiday from ashbourne, United Kingdom
• September 21, 2009

Quote: Leeds Castle is not in Leeds, which may come as a surprise to some people, but is near Maidstone in Kent. It is known as Leeds castle because way back in Saxon times it was The Manor house of Esledes which became a fortified castle in about 1119. ... Read the full Leeds Castle review

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Leeds Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by Joy S from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
• January 6, 2009

Quote: Leeds Castle is 4 miles south of Maidstone. It is sometimes referred to as "the loveliest castle in the world". It is not difficult to see why - it is so beautiful and distinctive, with its lake lake moat, buff coloured stone and imposing... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journal 4 Days in Kent

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Leeds Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by tvordj from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• April 12, 2008

Quote: Leeds Castle, in the lovely county of Kent just south of London, is a wonderful place to spend a day. We went there as part of a day tour by coach but there really is a lot that will keep you going for most of the day. The castle was built in 1119... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journals Mom and Me in London, London and Italy on Tour 1996

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Leeds Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by amber02 from chicago, Illinois
• August 18, 2006

Quote: Leeds Castle is known to be one of the largest and most beautiful castles in England. When I visited this castle, I was amazed at the beautiful grounds. Lush green grass, beautiful flowers, a stream of water, even a few wandering ducks - this place... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journal A Visit To The Beautiful, Historical City Of Kent

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Leeds Castle (Maidstone)

• 3 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
• August 9, 2003

Quote: Lord Conway called it, "The most beautiful castle in the world". He may have been right. There was a Saxon manor here, but after the Norman invasion of 1066, a stone castle was built here to subjugate the Saxon population. When Edward I became king,... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journal Travels in Sussex and Kent

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Leeds Castle

• 3 out of 5 stars by jj2 from Madison, Alabama
• December 1, 2000

Quote: Leeds Castle is one of the most picture perfect that I have seen. The approach from the car park is a long walk through beautifully landscaped grounds. The path ascends between tiers of lakes. A large collection of waterfowl inhabits the area. ... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journal Rye England, Medieval Hub for Exploring Kent

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Leeds Castle

• 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
• July 29, 2000

Quote: Not to be confused with its much larger northern cousin, Leeds is a small, rural Kent village. The highlight is the castle. Once lived in by Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, it's a magical place. The castle itself is set in the middle of a... Read the full Leeds Castle review

From journal Kent, the "Garden of England"

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