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Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle in the garden of England is full of discovery. Open all year round, its special blend of heritage and history, glorious gardens, attractions, programme of events, and licensed restaurant make it the perfect choice for a day out.
Visitors are transported through the castle’s history; an eclectic mix of period architecture, with sumptuous interiors and family treasures.The internationally renowned aviaries offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of modern conservation and captive breeding programmes. Swans glide on the moat and waterways, peacocks wander through the grounds and birds of prey soar on the wind during our new World of Wings Shows.
The town of Canterbury grew in Roman times because of its position on one of the trade routes to London.
The Romans built a wall around the town in the 3rd century to defend it against attacks by Saxons: the medieval wall that can be seen today was built on top of the old Roman one. The Romans brought Christianity to the area in the 4th century, but paganism (a type of religion which worships many different gods) became established in the region after the Romans left.