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M2 M2 Ly dd Canterbu ry ve ya ri We s Castl e in Hill How to get to Leeds Castle leeds-castle.com Visitor and Events Guide 2011/12 reate your own history Pay once and visit all year round LeedsCastleUK LeedsCastle LeedsCastleUK LeedsCastle Designed by Zest www.thinkzest.com. Printed in the UK by Cliffe Enterprise. ombining... ...a blend of heritage and history with 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle in Kent is the perfect backdrop to your day out. Anglo-American heiress who acquired Leeds Castle in Today, the inuence of Lady Baillie continues to bring the state rooms to life while visitors can see the effect of Medieval and Tudor periods in many of the other castle rooms. 2 Your Key to the Castle New for 2011 Visitors with Disabilities Children (4-15 yrs) Group and education rates available by calling 01622 767865. Be a Gift Aid Visitor – Free for you, essential to us Leeds Castle is a registered charity and you can support our charitable aims through Gift Aid. If you are a UK tax payer then, as a charity, we can This year, Leeds Castle will open a new interactive the castle to life through working versions of medieval also provide a fantastic new facility for private hire and corporate functions. Must be pre-booked in advance and The Black Swan Take to the water for a new way to see the Leeds Castle estate. Visitors will be able to take a short and relaxing cruise across the Great Water from the castle drive to the maze and play area on our brand new ferryboat, The Black Swan. A charge of £1 per person each way will apply. Elsie the Castle Train Leeds Castle will introduce an exciting new land train to the castle estate. Children and adults will enjoy riding on Elsie from the main entrance up to the castle. A charge of 50p per person each way will apply. Visit our website for up to date information on these We also offer a complimentary transport service on the estate for less mobile visitors; disabled visitors enter at a concessionary rate and may bring in a carer free of charge. For more information about accessibility, please call GROUNDS OPEN AT 10AM DAILY 16 & 17 July, 17 September, 5 & 6 4 Knights’ Realm Playground Explore... Park & Gardens During your visit to Leeds Castle, enjoy the fresh air and stroll through the beautiful grounds of the park estate. Visit the Wood Garden, which follows the curve of the River Len, the Pavilion Lawn, the Culpeper Garden, which occupies the site of the castle’s former kitchen garden and the Mediterranean style Lady Baillie Garden. As the gardens change with the seasons, nature lovers will enjoy seeing a variety of different owers and colours on each visit. The Aviary Home to over 100 species of birds from all over the world, the aviaries are open to visitors on a daily basis. Lady Baillie kept exotic birds for much of her life, 6 Pay & Play Golf Course The castle’s scenic 9-hole, par 33 golf course offers a and medieval moat to provide challenging and rewarding holes from start to nish. Prices from £9.99 for 9 holes. Call the Golf Shop on Leeds Castle Hot Air Balloon Simply nothing can compare with the sensation and Ride a Segway Take an escorted Segway tour of the castle’s beautiful grounds and see views rarely afforded to visitors who explore on foot. Tours start from £18 and are suitable for ages 14 and over. southernsegway.com Go Ape! at Leeds Castle Enjoy this high wire forest adventure in the castle parkland, with zip lines up to 65 feet above the forest oor and 250 metres in length. Combined with a trip to the castle itself, Go Ape! at Leeds Castle is Kent’s best day out. Complete your experience Come and Eating and Drinking picnic in the grounds. Shopping at Leeds Castle Avoid the hustle and bustle of shopping on the high street and visit the Leeds Castle gift shops for unusual, quality gifts for friends and family. Find a wide range of ideas, including a selection of scarfs and jewellery, traditional The Leeds Castle Shop at the main entrance to the castle stocks several ranges for children, including ‘The Gruffalo’. Other popular ranges include Union Jack themed memorabilia and delicious local foods which vary depending on the season. You do not need an admission ticket for the Leeds Castle Shop at the main entrance and car parking is free. Spring into Easter The perfect spring weekend for the whole family. Children can follow a trail through the grounds to collect an Easter egg from the Bunny Burrow. Scarecrow, Easter and aviary craft activities will be on offer in a marquee near the Royal Wedding Celebration oming up... Spring & Summer 2011 10 Royal Wedding Celebration Commemorate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William Ticketed Events 2011 Ticketed Events 2011 weekdays from 1 March, 10am – 5pm. Booking fee of £2.50 per transaction applies to all orders. 12 with a glass of Pimm’s whilst enjoying these classic productions in the shadow of the castle. Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an Jane Austen’s lively tale will be performed open air on the Ticketed Events 2011 Ticketed Events 2011 weekdays from 1 March, 10am – 5pm. Booking fee of £2.50 per transaction applies to all orders. 14 Royal Marines Association Concert Band 21 August Royal Marines Bands musicians are renowned for their Marines Association Concert Band will give a rousing performance under the direction of Captain Ted Whealing RM. Enjoy an exciting mixture of music to suit all tastes, played The performance will start at 3pm. Open Air Cinema: "Some Like it Hot" One of the greatest comedy lms of all time comes to Leeds Castle this summer. Enjoy classic Hollywood cinema Ticketed Events 2011 Ticketed Events 2011 weekdays from 1 March, 10am – 5pm. Booking fee of £2.50 per transaction applies to all orders. 16 Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular Hailed as one of the nest reworks displays in the South East, the Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular will this year be set to music inspired by ‘Space’. Before the reworks begin, there will be an open air children’s lm screening to keep younger visitors entertained. The whole family will enjoy celebrating Guy Fawkes Night by watching this impressive display of stunning reworks and coloured lights illuminating the sky. Set against the historic backdrop of the beautiful 900 year old castle, the themed music will bring the breathtaking display to life. A night to remember! There will be a wide range of refreshments available. Come for the evening performance or arrive early to catch the afternoon entertainment. Gates open at 2pm. The castle itself is closed to the public. Ticketed Events 2011 weekdays from 1 March, 10am – 5pm. Booking fee of £2.50 per transaction applies to all orders. oming up... Autumn & Winter 2011 Festive Fair A stress-free Christmas shopping experience and day out for all the family. Traditional and innovative gift ideas, hristmas at the Castle 20 Leeds Castle Holiday Cottages Three period properties within the estate are available to Refurbished and decorated with antiques and designer furnishings, they provide all modern facilities whilst retaining their original charm. Guests receive complimentary Key to the Castle tickets and have access to the grounds after Keeper’s House Formerly the Gamekeeper’s house and dating back several hundred years, Keeper’s House is grounds overlooking the Weir pond. Sleeps 10 (+3). Castle View ome and stay ENGLAND’S TREASURE HOUSES Leeds Castle is proud to be one of The Treasure Houses of castles in England today. Members include Beaulieu, Blenheim Palace, Burghley, Hateld House, Leeds Castle and Woburn Abbey. beautiful parklands and gardens. All are professionally managed, with highly diversied estates, offering quality activities and interest for all throughout the year. treasurehouses.co.uk 22