I’m not going to lie – I’ve always had a bit of a fantasy of waking up in a castle, whether it’s Traitors, or Camelot. And Leeds Castle – confusingly in Kent, not Yorkshire, fulfils all my ideals, as it looks like it’s straight out of a fairy-tale.
The huge castle, near Maidstone, which dates back 900 plus years, is surrounded by a large moat and was once a royal palace of Henry VIII. Now open to the public, it’s popular with families, as it has lots to do for kids, in the frankly enormous grounds – there’s 500 acres of parkland - including a maze and playgrounds. Similarly, it hosts multiple events throughout the year, such as a summer concert and fireworks and New Year’s Eve party.
