
Leeds Castle, U.K.
The British nicknamed Leeds Castle the “loveliest castle in the world” and that's true, because the moated castle near Maidstone is really exceptionally beautiful. Leeds Castle has almost a thousand years of history, was a Norman castle and privately owned by six British queens for around 300 years. Today the property is one of the most important historical buildings in Great Britain and is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. Leeds Castle is a real highlight on a trip through Kent. Leeds Castle as a magnet for visitors The castle stands on an island in the Len River and is surrounded by a moat and around 2 km² of parks and gardens. Many rooms in the castle are open for guided tours and show the splendid…