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Leeds Castle is the most romantic castle within
an easy reach of London set in breath-takingly beautiful surroundings.
It is approximately 1.5 hours' drive from London.
- First built in stone by a Norman baron in 12th century,
Leeds Castle brings you 900 years of history in a
brilliantly displayed museum.
- You will see the rooms laid out for English kings and
queens during the centuries. From Edward I's
queen Eleanor of Castile and Henry V's Catherine
de Valois to Henry VIII's legacy, you will be
able to take in the atmosphere of the real life of the English
royalty in the Middle Ages.
- In the 17th century Leeds Castle passed into the hands
of aristocratic families who transformed the medieval
fortress into a comfortable family home. A fascinating display
of coats of arms tells the story of heraldry - a
'shorthand of history'.
- In 1924 Lady Baillie, an Anglo-American heiress, tranformed
the Castle into a fashionable centre for the receptions
for leading politicians, ambassadors, foreign royalty and
film stars. The parts of the Castle specially built at that
time house a superb collection of antique English and
European furniture, pictures, porcelain, sculpture, tapestries,
carpets and other historic artefacts.
- From the early Middle Ages Leeds Castle was surrounded
by a magnificent park, enhancing the grandeure of
the royal residence. Today it covers 500 acres (2 km2) of
stunningly landscaped gardens designed to provide
perfect photo oppotunities whatever the season. There is
also a charming English cottage garden bursting with
roses, pinks, lupins, poppies and lad's love, as well as
herbs and exotic blooms creating a profusion of colour and
scent
- The Dog Collar Museum is the only one in the world,
also offers a wide range of gifts for canine lovers.
- But the special treat is reserved for bird fanciers. The
aviary is an oasis for rare and exotic birds, including
parakeets, parrots, Australian finches, cranes, ibises,
toucans and many others, totalling over 100 species.
- Step a little further along to see an amazing maze
of 2,400 yew trees, ending in a misterious Grotto
filled with bizarre images made of fossils, shells, minerals
and other materials.
- As well as an unforgettable museum and beautiful park,
Leeds Castle is still used as a venue for festivals,
concerts and private functions on a government level,
with 21 private guest rooms, a golf course and guaranteed
privacy.
- So do not miss an opportunity to plunge yourself into
the life of British royalty, the rich and famous of the
past and present in an spectacular atmosphere of a true
English castle!
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For
more information and bookings contact:
Irina Porter, 50a Leighton Gdns, London NW10 3PT, Great Britain
tel 0208 960 2092
irina@london-northwest.com
www.guide-for-london.com
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