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Leeds Castle, Kent, viewed from the south east📷 Adrian Tribe, CC BY-SA 3.0

Leeds Castle

Maidstone, United Kingdom

History

A castle on two islands in a lake, surrounded by parkland near Maidstone. There is plenty to keep children busy, including a maze and an adventure playground.

Nearest town
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.2489, 0.6305

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Bearsted Caravan And Motorhome Club SiteMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Leeds Castle · 66 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hillside CampsiteCampsite
    5 km from Leeds Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Coldblow FarmCampsite
    5 km from Leeds Castle
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dunn Street Farm CampsiteCampsite
    16 km from Leeds Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Painters Farm CampsiteCampsite
    16 km from Leeds Castle
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Broadhembury Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    23 km from Leeds Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Leeds Castle?

Leeds Castle is in Maidstone, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.2489, 0.6305. It is about 30 km from Whitstable.

Can you camp near Leeds Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Knights Glamping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 84 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Leeds Castle?

Leeds Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs.

What is there to see near Leeds Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bodiam Castle (28 km), Canterbury Cathedral (32 km), Dungeness (44 km) and White Cliffs of Dover (51 km).

When is the best time to visit Leeds Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)