1 room, four-poster bed and views over the moat
Castle Bridal State bedroom
The Bridal State bedroom is part of the Castle wedding package, with a four-poster bed and an original Art Deco marble bathroom.
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Leeds Castle
Moated medieval castle with a manor house, a Tudor tower and a barn · near Maidstone, Kent
5.01 review£5,500Starting fromvenue hire
Up to 500Guests100 seated for dinner
49 kmNearest airportin a straight line, London City. The venue states about 49 km in a straight line
A moated castle on two islands near Maidstone in Kent, with a tower, a manor house and a barn on the same estate for weddings.
Leeds Castle in Broomfield
Leeds Castle in Broomfield, near Maidstone in Kent, stands on two small islands in a moat lake formed by damming the River Len, and the water is the defining feature of the estate. Medieval queens of England held the castle, and Henry VIII transformed it for Catherine of Aragon. Olive, Lady Baillie later bought it, restored it and received the most glamorous houseguests of her day, including Edward VIII, Errol Flynn, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin. On her death she bequeathed the estate to the Leeds Castle Foundation. Beyond the moat the estate holds Culpeper Garden, the Lady Baillie Mediterranean Garden Terraces and Princess Alexandra Gardens, and falcons still fly over the parkland.
The castle, the Maiden's Tower, Battel Hall, the Fairfax Barn and marquees on the estate lawns are the settings for weddings at Leeds Castle, each on the same estate. Experienced wedding coordinators guide couples from the first enquiry through to the wedding day, and the grounds, including the moat, the parkland and the maze, can be used for wedding photography. Beyond the day itself, the estate has a falconry centre, walking trails and the Castle View Restaurant, which faces the moat and the castle. Couples can also book a showround of the venues before they decide.
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At a glance
The Essentials
Facts checked 5 October 2026
- Where
- Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL, United Kingdom
- Exclusive use
- The wedding spaces: combining multiple spaces and accommodation across all estate properties for a private multi-day wedding in the heart of Kent
- Stay
- 10 Castle wedding bedrooms, 5 in Maiden's Tower, 5 in Battel Hall
- Price
- From £5,500 for venue hire
- Also
- Gardens · Indoor ceremony setting · Outdoor ceremony setting
- Type
- Castle, countryside
Ceremonies
Ceremonies indoors and out
Indoor ceremonies take place in the Ceremony Room in the castle, in the Long Gallery of the Maiden's Tower and in the wood panelled ceremony room at Battel Hall. Outdoors, couples can marry on the Pavilion Lawn or on Castle Island, in the Maiden's Tower's private garden or in Battel Hall's timber framed garden pagoda. Indoor and outdoor settings suit both larger and more intimate ceremonies, and the moat lake surrounds the castle. The Fairfax Barn is not a ceremony venue.
Receptions
Receptions in castle, tower, manor and barn
In the castle, the wedding breakfast is held in the Salon and the evening reception in the 1930s Drawing Rooms. In the Maiden's Tower the Long Gallery serves for the ceremony and the Tudor Hall holds the wedding breakfast and the evening reception. Battel Hall is a secluded manor house in its own gardens and woodland, with a Drawing Room and Library for the wedding breakfast. The Fairfax Barn is a 17th century timber framed barn with a terrace, used for evening parties of 80 to 180. For the largest celebrations, marquees on the estate lawns take 200 to 500 guests, and they suit Asian, Middle Eastern and other cultural weddings.
The stay
Staying on the estate
The Castle packages include ten bedrooms on Castle Island: the Bridal State bedroom, two Classic bedrooms and seven State bedrooms, with views across the moat. The Maiden's Tower and Battel Hall each have five en suite bedrooms, with two more in the Battel Hall Oast. Elsewhere on the estate there are Stable Courtyard rooms, Lakeside Lodges and seven holiday cottages. Across the estate, staying guests have complimentary daytime castle admission and out-of-hours access to the grounds.
Food and drink
Food and drink
Catering is provided through a handpicked network of preferred caterers rather than a single in-house operation, so the wedding breakfast menu is shaped to each couple. Styles include British seasonal, country house, formal wedding breakfast, Asian and cultural banquets, afternoon tea, canapés and bowl food, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, halal and kosher dishes provided for. Lady Baillie's founding philosophy guides the approach: that guests should receive the finest dining and the highest standard of service.
A ceremony room and a Salon
Up to 100 guests marry in the Ceremony Room and dine in the Salon, with its stone fireplace and moat views.
The CastleA Tudor building with its own garden
Exclusive use, a Long Gallery and a Tudor Hall, a private garden for ceremonies and five bedrooms.
Maiden's Tower
A medieval manor for 16
An early 14th century house in its own gardens, with a Drawing Room, a Library and a three night stay for the wedding party.
Battel HallFairfax Barn
A 17th century timber framed barn with a terrace facing the Castle, for evening parties of 80 to 180.
The evening
Accommodation
Rooms and suites
2 rooms, in the Castle on Castle Island
Castle Classic bedroom
Classic bedrooms in the Castle, included in the Castle wedding package for wedding guests.
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7 rooms, four-poster beds and views over the moat
Castle State bedroom
First-floor principal rooms once used for Lady Baillie's guests, furnished with antiques and original Art Deco marble bathrooms.
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5 rooms, views across the moat to the golf course
Maiden's Tower bedroom
En-suite rooms in period style with a modern finish, included in the Maiden's Tower and Exclusive Use packages.
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5 rooms, plus 2 in Battel Hall Oast, views over the gardens to the North Downs
Battel Hall bedroom
En-suite bedrooms in the medieval manor, including the Wisteria Bedroom used as a bridal suite; the Battel Hall package covers up to 14 guests for three nights.
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individually designed en-suite rooms
Stable Courtyard bedroom
Bed and breakfast rooms in the former stables, used for evening guests and included with the Fairfax Barn package.
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private deck and outdoor bath over the Great Water
Lakeside Lodge
Modern lodges on the bank of the Great Water for two, from £259 a night on the official stay pages.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Leeds Castle, to yourselves
combining multiple spaces and accommodation across all estate properties for a private multi-day wedding in the heart of Kent.
- Rooms
- 23 rooms and suites
- Venue hire of the Castle rooms and Maiden's Tower
- 23 double bedrooms with breakfast, including the Bridal State bedroom
- Wedding coordinator, duty manager and footmen
- Golf buggy for the couple and photographer
- PA system, tables and chairs, cake stand and knife
- Complimentary guest parking
- Next-day access to the Castle and grounds for staying guests
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Location
Kent
Leeds Castle is in Broomfield, near Maidstone in Kent, about 40 miles from central London. The M20 at junction 8 is five minutes from the estate, London Gatwick is about 45 minutes by road and Heathrow about 90 minutes. By train it is about 70 minutes from London Victoria to Bearsted, followed by a short taxi ride to the castle.
London City (LCY)about 49 km in a straight line (stated by the venue) · 49 km in a straight line
Gatwick (LGW)about 58 km in a straight line (stated by the venue) · 58 km in a straight line
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL, United Kingdom
Transfers. A golf buggy takes the couple and their photographer around the grounds on the day, included in the packages.
Parking. Complimentary parking for wedding guests is included in the Castle, Maiden's Tower, Exclusive Use and Fairfax Barn packages. The estate has a large visitor car park.
Getting there
- London City (LCY)
- Gatwick (LGW)
Nearest station
Hollingbourne (Southeastern) is the nearest station, about 1.2 miles from the venue in a straight line.
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From£5,500
Venue hire from £5,500. By space: the Castle from £8,400, the Maiden's Tower from £5,800 and Battel Hall from £6,000; the Fairfax Barn has a minimum spend of £5,000. Catering is extra.
Typically includes
Maiden's Tower package:
- Venue hire of the Tower and its private garden
- Five double bedrooms with breakfast
- A wedding coordinator
- A duty manager and footmen on the day
- A golf buggy for the couple and photographer
- A PA system
- Tables and chairs for the ceremony and wedding breakfast
- A silver cake stand and knife
- A post box for cards
- Complimentary guest parking
- Access to the Castle and grounds the next day for staying guests
Food and drink are not included.
Capacity
- Seated dinner100
- Standing reception180
- Ceremony100
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 1 review
Hotel stay
Wow, Leeds castle was stunning
Wow, Leeds Castle was stunning. Set in the countryside, the drive up to the castle was spectacular, and we weren't disappointed. The grounds are stunning. It just got better and better, the Maze, Falconry, and the castle. The food was good here, and the restaurant was superb. There was a boat ride available on the lake, Go-Ape, and play areas. You could easily spend a day here. The staff were polite and knowledgeable, and the castle itself is steeped in history.
Frequently asked questions
Leeds Castle
Can we have Leeds Castle exclusively?
The wedding spaces at Leeds Castle can be taken privately; the property is not hired whole. It covers combining multiple spaces and accommodation across all estate properties for a private multi-day wedding in the heart of Kent.
Can guests stay at Leeds Castle?
Yes. The Castle packages include ten bedrooms: the Bridal State bedroom, two Classic bedrooms and seven State bedrooms. The Maiden's Tower and Battel Hall each have five en suite bedrooms, and there are Stable Courtyard rooms, Lakeside Lodges and holiday cottages elsewhere on the estate.
How much does a wedding at Leeds Castle cost?
Weddings at Leeds Castle start from £5,500 for venue hire.
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