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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: August 2026

Set within the heart of the Leeds Castle estate, The Castle offers a truly memorable setting for a historic wedding in Kent. Surrounded by beautiful parkland, gardens and its iconic moat, this magnificent castle venue combines centuries of history with elegant interiors, exceptional hospitality and unforgettable views.

From the moment your guests arrive and see Leeds Castle rising majestically above the water, they will be immersed in the atmosphere of this unique castle wedding venue. Inside, the newly refurbished Ceremony Room provides a beautiful backdrop for your vows, with natural light flooding through the long French windows and soft, elegant décor creating a romantic and tranquil setting.

Following your ceremony, celebrate with your guests in the Castle’s spectacular State Rooms before capturing unforgettable photographs across the estate. A private golf buggy is available to transport you and your photographer around the grounds, with the Castle, moat, gardens and parkland providing a variety of stunning wedding photography locations.

Your wedding breakfast will be served in The Salon, the largest room within the Castle. Featuring views across the moat and surrounding parkland, a grand 16th-century French Caen stone fireplace and magnificent ebony flooring, this elegant space provides a beautiful backdrop for your celebrations.

As the evening continues, move into the opulent 1930s Castle Drawing Rooms for drinks, dancing and celebrations with your closest friends and family. At the end of the evening, retreat to your luxurious Castle bedroom and continue your wedding experience within this historic setting.

Facilities and Capacity

The Castle offers a range of elegant spaces for your wedding day, including:

  • Ceremony Room for up to 100 guests
  • Wedding breakfast in The Salon for up to 100 guests
  • Evening reception in the Castle Drawing Rooms for up to 120 guests
  • Beautiful grounds for wedding photography
  • Dedicated accommodation for couples and guests

Services Offered

Our experienced wedding coordinators will support you throughout your wedding planning journey, helping you create a celebration that reflects your style and vision. A dedicated duty manager and team of footmen will also be on hand throughout your wedding day to ensure every detail runs smoothly.

Your wedding package includes venue hire, tables and chairs for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, a PA system for speeches, a silver cake stand and knife, a Leeds Castle post box for wedding cards and complimentary parking for your guests.

Our list of approved catering suppliers offers flexibility and choice, allowing you to select a catering style that suits your celebration. From your wedding breakfast through to evening refreshments, our team will work with you to create a memorable dining experience.

Accommodation

Enjoy the convenience of staying within the Castle itself with accommodation available for you and your guests. Your wedding package includes a luxurious Castle Bridal State Bedroom, along with additional Castle bedrooms for guests including breakfast.

For larger celebrations, further accommodation options are available across the estate, including Stable Courtyard bedrooms, Lakeside Lodges and holiday cottages, subject to availability.

By staying at Leeds Castle, you and your guests can continue celebrating beyond your wedding day, with residential guests also able to explore the Castle and grounds the following day.

Explore More Leeds Castle Wedding Venues

Leeds Castle offers a collection of unique wedding venues, each with its own character and atmosphere. Alongside The Castle, couples can explore the intimate elegance of Maiden’s Tower, the historic charm of Battel Hall, and the beautiful evening celebrations available at Fairfax Barn.

View our other Leeds Castle wedding venue listings on Hitched to discover the setting that best suits your celebration.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Changing room for wedding guests
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Reviews for Leeds Castle

Sirui
Sirui Sent on 17/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A dream wedding at Leeds Castle

We had always dreamed of having a wedding somewhere beautiful, historic and truly special, and Leeds Castle was everything we could have hoped for.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning, but what made the whole experience even better was the team. We planned the wedding ourselves with no previous experience, so at the beginning we were quite nervous about whether we could manage everything. From our first viewing through to the wedding day, the Leeds Castle team were always professional, friendly and very helpful.

They supported us through every stage of the planning, answered our questions quickly and helped us with all the small details. We always felt that our ideas and requests were listened to and taken seriously.

The package they offered us also worked really well within our budget, and having our wedding at Leeds Castle was worth every penny.

Everything on the wedding day ran very smoothly. The team worked really well with our caterers and florist, and both we and our guests felt very well looked after. Our guests who stayed overnight at the Castle also had a wonderful experience and really enjoyed the hospitality.

A special thank you to Katie, who supported us throughout the whole planning process. She was always quick to respond, gave us very useful advice and often thought ahead about things we had not considered ourselves.

For us and our guests, the whole experience was truly unforgettable. We feel very lucky to have celebrated our wedding at Leeds Castle and would happily recommend it to other couples.
Paul
Paul Sent on 25/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

A castle wedding was always our dream, and Leeds Castle delivered!

During every stage of the planning process, the team at Leeds Castle provided the best guidance and support, you truly felt you were in good hands. On the day, the events management team was outstanding and took exceptional care of us and all our guests - every detail was flawless, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. The whole occasion was everything we dreamed of, and it honestly felt so perfect that we wish we could relive it all over again!

We cannot recommend Leeds Castle highly enough. Thank you to everyone who made our day so special!
G
George Sent on 24/07/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable wedding day

When we visited the Leeds Castle grounds looking for a wedding venue, it was love at first sight for us. We knew instantly this had to be our wedding location. The staff were very friendly and showed us around the different options and locations and explained their pricing range. We felt well prepared to make a decision.

In the end we chose the Maiden's tower for our wedding ceremony and the Fairfax barn for our wedding breakfast with Graysons (on-site vendors) catering the meal.

The process leading up to the wedding was mostly smooth and the assigned coordinator was always on hand to answer questions and give us support. The entire team were fairly easy to get hold of, well knowledgeable in the ins and outs and always willing to have a discussion to resolve any issues.

On the day, we were met with nothing but professionalism. From the golf cart drivers who were there to support our less mobile guests and help carry all our luggage, to the staff catering the day (Nan was extra happy with the care she received), to the evening staff, everything was smooth and easy.

Our guests were left extremely happy, complimenting the day and the service received. The guests who also stayed overnight, were overenjoyed with their rooms and the castle experience, with lots of them saying they would want to visit again.

We both highly recommend Leeds Castle as a wedding venue.
M
Megan Sent on 19/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding at Leeds Castle

We had an amazing wedding at Leeds Castle back in May. The whole team from beginning to end were fantastic, and the day was made effortless. The organisation of all of our guests, those staying and those not, was seamless. Katie's calm and professional demeanour helped in the leadup and nothing was too much effort to put us at ease. Everyone had an amazing time on the day, and couldn't stop commenting on how stunning the venue was. We can't wait to return!
J
Jeanette Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wow! What an amazing location

What an amazing location, so beautiful and secure
All our party loved it and the staff were so amazing and helpful
We moved our service outside in the day and it was no trouble and done as we needed. Chris our butler was discreet but there for anything we needed.
This location is a must to view and you will book as soon as you do.
Such a perfect location
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding at Leeds Castle

We got married at Leeds Castle in August and it was perfect! The castle was stunning and everything we had hoped for but the Leeds Castle Team really made the day special. They were super professional from the beginning and did everything with a smile. They also made the day completely stress free which is every brides dream! I would also like to thank Katie who helped and answered my many questions leading up to the day.
A
Allison Sent on 28/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing day!

We got married at Battel Hall, an intimate wedding venue on the Leeds Castle estate. The contact from Leeds Castle was excellent before the wedding and they provided an Event Manager on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly.
It suited us so well, it's beautiful and full of character.
We chose to get married outside under the 'Bower' but ceremonies can also take place inside.
It was perfect as we and our guests could stay there for 3 nights, so it felt very comfortable and the accommodation was outstanding.
We were able to dress it personally for the wedding with beautiful floristry.
The venue is intimate with both inside and outside seating areas.
We had so many compliments on our choice of venue, some stating it was the best wedding they'd ever been to!
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding day

We had the most amazing wedding day. Nathan and I cannot thank Chloe and the whole team enough. Chloe was amazing from when I first met her on the day right to the end, she helped us keep on time and kept me relaxed. The staff made sure we had help at every stage and everything was set up perfectly. On the lead up to the wedding Katie was amazing, constantly answering every question and helping me plan the day. Thank you so much to the whole team.
J
Jen Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amie Jo and Sean’s wedding

From the minute we arrived as guests of the wedding we were greeted by the staff at the castle, our bags were transferred to our rooms and we were taken by buggy to meet the rest of the guests. Rooms were incredible, had everything you could possibly want. The staff were always on hand for every need . Would definitely recommend.
Amie-Jo
Amie-Jo Sent on 10/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding day

Leeds Castle were absolutely amazing. Every single detail was thought of from start to finish. The staff were exceptional! Friendly, helpful, professional, nothing was too big to ask.
I cannot recommend this venue enough! Infact we’re already thinking of booking our wedding anniversary here
B
Broad/Smith Sent on 02/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would do it all again

Choosing Maiden's Tower at Leeds castle as our wedding venue was more than we could have imagined it too be... nothing was too much to ask for from both the Leeds castle team (especially Katie the coordinator, castle Chris and chloe) along with the in house catering team Grayson's (especially catering manager Amanda and chef Taz). Leeds castle is an amazing venue for not only the history behind it but also giving the most stunning scenery for the most beautiful photos 😍 . Well worth every penny spent and if we were to do it all over again we would definitely choose the same venue. Family and friends are so used to going to events and all the comments that came back is that they had never been to any wedding/event that was organised so well in all areas. Love Leeds castle team and Grayson's catering 110%.
August 14th 2024 🖤💜 xx
A
Abby Sent on 08/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Brown

Where do I start, the staff are all amazing bend over backwards for everyone. The day literally just flowed so nicely. Thankyou everyone involved in are special day and making it that bit more special.
S
Sam B. Sent on 03/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful experience

The venue speaks for itself so I won't waste any words on it. The team however, deserve as much praise as the castle. They were super professional and did everything with a smile. From the beginning when we were choosing all the way up to the end of the day itself they were faultless in their execution and made the day as stress free as it can be.
G
Grainne Sent on 27/08/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Gràinne & Stu 03/08/2023

What can I say this is just the most exceptional venue to hold your nuptials the backdrop is just spectacular. We booked Leeds just over a year ago and the coordination has been just top notch Katie Amanda and their teams just know exactly what you need as support I didn't worry about any of the detail because I knew it was all taken care of from the initial planning meeting to the day itself nothing was too much trouble. The planning meeting and tastings were lovely experiences and on the day the staff literally couldn't do anymore nothing was too much trouble. They made my whole wedding experience stress free I cannot recommend them highly enough, we looked at a few other venues and actually when we broke the cost down they were very good value for what we got, plus we got to get married in the most beautiful castle, stay overnight in the castle with our family and friends and had a beautiful breakfast the next day, the whole experience was just perfect 🥰
M
Marc Sent on 19/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day of my life! The stuff of Dreams!

The whole day was just amazing from start to finish. couldn’t find fault anywhere.
The food, the drinks, the staff, the place, the grounds, the feel, the service! Literally everything was fantastic.

We have truly made magical, family memories, on what was a very emotional day.

Many thanks again for all your support, help and professionalism; Katie and Amanda have been lovely to work with and the Castle manager Dave Cummins was fantastic.

Worth every penny. We cannot wait to come back to stay at the castle again and visit the grounds with our children.

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10 Oct
Exposition

Join us on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2026 for the Leeds Castle Wedding Showcase, where you'll have the opportunity to explore our beautiful wedding venues, meet our experienced wedding team and sample our exceptional catering.

Our historic Castle and romantic Maiden's Tower will be beautifully dressed to inspire your celebrations, while our experienced team will be on hand to answer your questions and guide you through every stage of the planning process.

Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, our bespoke wedding packages, available from £5,000, are designed to help you create a day that's uniquely yours.

Pre-book your appointment today and take the first step towards planning your wedding at Leeds Castle.

Date: From 10/10/2026 to 11/10/2026 Schedule all day
Place: Broomfield, Maidstone, Leeds Castle, Kent

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Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL Leeds Castle (Kent)
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