Leeds Castle, Kent ME17

As a royal court during the Middle Ages, Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Kent was a venue known for its exceptional hospitality over the centuries, including our seven historic queens and their guests.

During the 1930s, Lady Olive Baillie transformed the Castle to host society’s finest, leading politicians and even Hollywood’s finest including Charlie Chaplin, Errol Flynn, Winston Churchill, and even a young J.F. Kennedy, future president of the United States. We’ve kept that tradition to this day with Leeds Castle now available for everyone to enjoy!

The Castle. The magnificent rooms within the Castle provide a memorable setting for both corporate and private events. Guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the castle library followed by a game of croquet on the lawn. They can curl up on the sofas in front of the open log fires, play the piano or have a game of backgammon in the drawing rooms. Dinner is served in the Castle dining room, with its delicate Chinese porcelain and Aubusson tapestries, while larger groups can feast in The Salon, with its magnificent fireplace and sweeping views across the castle moat. In addition, of course, the castle butler and his team are on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Capacities: Theatre 80 / Cabaret 25 / Boardroom 30 / Dining 30 / Reception 100

Maiden’s Tower. This wonderful venue on Castle Island is a self contained venue with accommodation for corporate and private events. The imposing entrance hall with an extraordinary wall hanging by Raoul Dufy opens into two tapestry-hung large rooms with huge fireplaces and polished oak floorboards. In fine weather, French doors open onto the garden, offering private outdoor space. The Tower can be used throughout the day and is entirely separate from the day visitor route, with good disabled access to all facilities on the ground floor.

Capacities: Theatre 80 / Boardroom 26 / Dining   80 / Reception 120

Accommodation: 5 en-suite bedrooms in The Maidens Tower offer complete luxury for the hosts and their guests. If you require further accommodation, the nearby Stable Courtyard offers 15 additional bedrooms.

Battel Hall. Built in the early 14th century as a medieval manor, Battel Hall offers a secluded and luxurious environment for a quiet, comfortable corporate retreat to discuss business strategy or for an opportunity to bond with colleagues. The venue is also suitable for intimate private events and weddings, a real home from home. Offering 3 spaces with doors from the library leading onto extensive gardens and woodland area, a treat in all seasons. An on-site chef and housekeeping service will ensure your every need is catered for, with the added benefit of the Leeds Castle estate on your doorstep.

Capacities: Theatre 25 / Boardroom 16

Accommodation: 5 luxurious en-suite guest bedrooms offer stunning views of the gardens, the far North Downs and glimpses of Leeds Castle. The adjacent grade two listed Battel Hall Oast offers a further 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom.

Fairfax Barn is a 17th-century Kentish timber-framed barn, idyllic for rustic barn wedding receptions for those getting married in the Castle or Maiden’s Tower, looking to celebrate with larger numbers in the evening.

Capacities: Reception 200

Additional accommodation is available in lovely cottages on the estate.

TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, CONTACT OUR TEAM ON: 0203 397 1446