Pubs
The Royal Albion
Centuries-old Shepherd Neame pub on Havock Lane near Fremlin Walk, with live music, karaoke, pool and decked outdoor areas.
Verified Oct 2026
Castle on two islands in a lake, set in 500 acres of parkland near Maidstone, with gardens, a maze, playgrounds and seasonal events.
About Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is run by the Leeds Castle Foundation, a registered charity. Admission tickets are valid for 12 months. Online prices at the time of checking: Explorer ticket adult £34.50, child £24.50, family from £87. The castle is open 10.30am to 3.30pm and the grounds 10am to 5pm, last entry 3pm.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs can be borrowed free, subject to availability. A free mobility bus runs from near the ticket office (not on special ticketed event days). The land train is not wheelchair accessible. The Maze Cafe has step-free access.
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Eat and drink in Maidstone
Farm Shops & Producers
Mereworth Wines
Winery at Mereworth with tours and tastings, a bar and kitchen, wine shop and event hire.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Yotes Court Vineyard
Vineyard with cellar door, tours, guided tastings and a wine shop at West Peckham, Kent.
Verified Oct 2026
Restaurants
Vesuvius Restaurant
Family-run Italian trattoria on Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, with monthly specials and party set menus. Closed Mondays.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Leeds Castle
GuideMuseums & Galleries, Parks & Walks
Maidstone’s museum, parks and days out
Maidstone Museum, Brenchley Gardens, Whatman Park, Mote Park and Cobtree, then Kent Life and Leeds Castle for a longer day out.
More things to do in Maidstone
Parks & Walks
Brenchley Gardens
Town centre gardens behind Maidstone Museum with a Victorian bandstand, the Cenotaph war memorial and the Royal Engineers statue.
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Maidstone Museum
Free council museum in Chillington Manor with Ancient Egypt, Japanese art, natural history and the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment collection.
Family Friendly
Free
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Heritage farm park at Sandling near Maidstone with farm animals, a vintage village, play areas, a working oast house and the Kent Owl Academy.
Family Friendly