Leeds Castle is just an hour's drive from London - in Kent . The stone palace with its more than a thousand-year history welcomes tourists from all over the world and in addition to standard excursions offers travelers a whole range of entertainment: from golf to falconry . But first about the castle Leeds . It was erected in the distant 11th century by the Norman baron . After 150 years the palace (although in architecture it is more like a stone fortress) passed into the possession of English rulers . Many the castle of L Ids remained a royal residence, but at the beginning of the 20th century moved, so to speak, into private hands .
Architectural monument of national importance was bought by a wealthy English Lady Bailey and, I must admit, he has significantly arranged it . What are the inner chambers of the castle alone, getting into, you involuntarily feel like an inhabitant of Leeds . Comfortable antique furniture, fresh flowers, even a flaming fireplace - everything in the palace, so that on emy transferred ages ago nine and stay here much longer than the excursion . After a tour of the castle Leeds you can go to play golf . Hundreds of acres of green fields around the palace are just perfect for this game . But note, that the pleasure is not free of charge - from 12 GBP on weekdays and from 15 GBP at the weekend .
Another no less fascinating occupation, which can be given an hour is to wander through the giant "living" maze. From this moment in more detail? The fact is that on the territory of the castle yew trees have been growing for many years. Today there are more than two thousand. Actually, there is a labyrinth of these yews. Keep in mind that if you hit it, you will not be able to roll it halfway. Thick trees, despite the fact that they were neatly trimmed by gardeners, waved above the people.
Performances are held daily at 14:00 (between April and September) and at 1:30 (between October and March). But keep in mind that if the weather is not flying, the performances will be canceled. For children on the territory of the castle Leeds built a whole town in the spirit of the Middle Ages, where young travelers can climb, jump and frolic in their pleasure. True, children over the age of five are admitted here
You can appreciate the beauty of the park and gardens that surround Leeds Castle, not only for "your two", but also renting segways. These modern two-wheeled "scooters" tourists give out for half an hour and for an hour. This time is enough to get used to a new type of transport and see the local district. The rental of one segway will cost from 20 GBP
The working hours of Leeds Castle: 10:30 - 18:00 (April - September), 10:30 - 17:00 (October - March). The lock does not work on July 12 (after 14:00), on November 8 and 9, as well as on December 25.
If you want, you can stay in Leeds Castle for a few days. Next to the palace for tourists are built modern spacious cottages with all conditions. Rent of such a house will cost an average of 115 GBP per day
All prices are in March 2014
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| Leeds Castle, top view |
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| Leeds Castle |
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| Library, Leeds Castle |
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| Dining Room, Leeds Castle |
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| Leeds Castle @ night @ |
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| White Peacock, Leeds Castle |