Leed Castle

Done By: Beto Garcia

It is named after its first owner who was Leed or Ledian Chief Minister of the King of Kent. He built a wooden fort on the two islands ina lake formed by the River Len.
Then a Norman castle was built during the 12th century and was given to Edward I in 1278. During this period a lot of walls were added as well as a tower known as the “Gloriette”

It was then given to royalty from Edward VI to Sir Anthony St Ledger, since that moment forth the castle has been inhabited and subjected to impressive improvements and rebuilding projects.
Most of the castle was restored in the 19th century making it one of the most impressive and beautiful castles in England.
It is located on 500 acres of parkland and holds gardens worthy of kings. It has different attractions, programmed of events and a licensed restaurant.
It has internationally renowned aviaries of the modern world for conservation and captive breeding to admire these amazing birds in danger of extinction. These great air predators soar during the “world of wings” show.

It’s not just a museum but it is also a place to celebrate weddings, reunions, party’s or fancy dinners but it can also be enjoyed during family visits to the gardens or playing at the 9 hole challenge in the golf course.
It has a maze that is a spiraling and twisted path of 2400 yew trees reaching at the end a highly decorated underground grotto.
It has a great number of greenhouses that are next to the castles vineyard.
A one of a kind Dog Collar Museum that has pieces as old as 400 years old.
Prices
Adults …………..……………………..£17.50
Senior Citizens (over 60yrs)
Students & Visitors with Disabilities…. £15.00
Children (4-15yrs)…………………..… £10.00
Opening Times
Open: 10am daily
Last ticket sold (last entry): 4.30pm
Gates close at 6pm
Castle Opening Times
Open: 10.30am-5.30pm
Last entry to the castle is at 5pm



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