The Leeds Castle Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to protecting and preserving the Castle, the collections and the estate for current and future generations to enjoy.
From Lady Baillie and her 1930s country house retreat to our seven historic queens stepping out of the shadows, discover our remarkable history spanning over 900 years.
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An oak four poster bed, soft cotton linen, towels, snug furry rugs and warm felt tent lining, cosy electric flame effect stove, electric lighting, Wi-Fi connection, dressing table and mirror, wooden storage trunk, solid flooring and a safety deposit box. Children sleep on camp beds with sleeping bag and blanket provided.
FREE access for glampers to the Castle grounds during your stay, tables & chairs, crockery, cutlery and BBQ cooking utensils, travel cots, washing up facilities and equipment, BBQs and Fire Pits.
Cool box and ice packs, food and condiments, pots and pans for boiling or frying, wellie boots or sensible walking shoes, umbrellas, sun cream, mobile phone/tablet chargers, charcoal and firelighters for the BBQ and wood burning stoves.
Cook a feast in the open air at the Knights’ Glamping site, or have dinner at Castle View Restaurant (subject to availability, booking a table is recommended). Castle View Restaurant also offers a traditional full English. There is also a selection of seasonal fruit flavoured homemade yoghurt station, pastries and breads and homemade jams, marmalade and estate honey. Breakfast can be added at the time of booking or when you arrive.
April to September
Off-peak: April to June, Peak; July to September and School/Bank Holidays. Dates vary slightly each season
The minimum age for adults in the tent is 18. Anyone younger than that must be accompanied by an adult.
Attached on your confirmation email is a document called “Knight’s Cottage & Glamping Directions”. Please print these off and follow carefully. Do not go to the Main Gate as this is for day visitors only. The directions will take you to the private entrance on Broomfield Road which is a 5 minute drive away from the main entrance.
You may arrive from 12pm so you can enjoy the Castle & the surroundings, with check-in to your tent from 3pm. You will be directed by security to park on the estate car parks and shown where the Hospitality Reception is so that you can go their first before checking in at Glamping.
Yes, please pack your car with your belongings following check out at 10am and continue to enjoy the Castle and grounds for the rest of the day.
Once you have selected your first tent for the dates that you require there is an option for you add another tent to your booking from the previous page. If you are having difficulty doing this online please call 01622 767823.
We invite guests to check in from 3pm until 7pm. Check out time is 10am. Any guests arriving after 7pm will need to call security to gain access to the site via the Broomfield gate entrance.
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Despite invaluable revenue from admission tickets and events at the Castle, there are never enough funds raised to carry out all the important conservation work required, please consider giving the Leeds Castle Foundation a charitable donation.