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10 reasons to visit Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle in Kent is steeped in history and romance. This is our guide to the top ten reasons why you should visit the impressive castle and its surroundings.
1. This is the beauty and romance. The magnificent surroundings of Leeds Castle and beauty pure and romantic feel to the architecture make it one of Great Britain "must see" castles. Not as famous as Windsor Castle, the importance should not be Other historical castles in Britain, but his appeal is unprecedented.
2. History. Although Leeds Castle has played an important role in the formation of the British Empire, a number of items of historical value are to see the castle.
The original structure was built a mansion on an island in the river by a man lens of Saxony in the ninth century. A man named Robert de Crevecoeur started to build the original structure of stone 1119. In 1278 the castle was taken by the monarchy and became the official residence of Edward I and Queen Eleanor of Castile, and a military fortress. It was under his reign that most of the additions that make the way it is today have been added. This included three separate wings with separate entrances and a drawbridge and gate.
Henry restored the castle his wife Catherine of Aragon, to change its primary objective of the fortress of a royal palace. Later, Enrique married Anne Boleyn and later told her daughter, Isabel, illegitimate. For this reason, his brother, Edward VI granted the crown of Queen Elizabeth and the other fact was imprisoned for a time in Leeds Castle, before being released for free, and finally claim the dock of Queen Elizabeth I.
When the English Civil War in the mid-seventeenth century wine, Leeds Castle no longer belonged to the monarchy and became private property. After changing hands several times over the next 300 years, it has been delivered to the Leeds Castle Foundation to preserve the castle and grounds to the public.
3. A visit to Leeds Castle continues to visit this beautiful piece of history. A visit to the castle also includes the dog collar museum in the world. Tours separate gardens for various reasons including the magnificent gardens and Culpepper traditional English garden.
4. The aviary. Leeds Castle has several birdhouses that are known throughout the world. The different aviaries of exotic birds like peacocks grounds, swimming swans in the waters of the moat, and even a duckery. duckery includes rare black swans.
5. While in London … Thanks to its proximity to London, a visit to Leeds Castle may include a trip to London to enjoy its history and splendor. Trains from Victoria Station in Maidstone, just four miles from the castle.
6. Ballooning Leeds Castle. Between April and November can be take a balloon ride with breathtaking either at sunrise or sunset that takes you on high-Castillo and especially rural Kent.
7. Hedge maze. This maze was built in 1988 and is made of yew 2400. The maze is a bit intriguing because all the walls "of the maze are connected. The typical method of finding your way through a maze by following a wall is not.
8. Events. Many annual events are held in Leeds Castle, because it is a beautiful backdrop background. Typical annual events including jousting tournaments, complete with knights on horseback, archery exhibitions, and the hawk flying displays. Theatre productions are often place in the grounds of Leeds, and an annual production of Pride and Prejudice.
9. Golf. A small golf course, nine-hole patterns near the castle, Built in 1924. Who could ask for a better atmosphere for a game of golf?
10. Cottages. There are even holiday homes for rent in the castle grounds. It is perfect to assist in planning an event in Leeds or by visiting one of the many nearby attractions such as Canterbury and Sissinghurst Castle.
Leeds Castle offers something for everyone from the history, gardens and exotic birds, golf or simply relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the castle and park.
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