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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: June 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

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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 🥰
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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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Isabel Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Like Clockwork

Whenever we mentioned Leeds to suppliers they all agreed it was the best venue. Everything ran like clockwork just as everyone had mentioned it would. Increadible day
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Rachel Sent on 31/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding wedding venue

From booking to the day itself, the Leeds Castle Team have been amazing. Our wedding day was flawless and we could not have wished for a better day. The Maiden’s Tower is simply stunning!
Ricky
Ricky Sent on 28/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect wedding in a wonderful setting!

It's easy to say "perfect", but it certainly was for us. Right from the outset, even during COVID uncertainty, the planning team were so good and really held your hands through the process, making suggestions when prompted and offering advice on what would work best - took a lot of stress away from the situation. For the day itself, the setting is beautiful, of course, but it is as nice inside as it is outside and the Maiden's Tower has the benefit of the lovely private walled garden too. The staff are incredible - I cannot reiterate this enough and it really is an important factor, especially on the day. The accommodation is wonderful - particularly the upstairs rooms in the Maiden's Tower, but even our guests who stayed overnight in the Stable Courtyard B&B said how great that was too (and we all got to have a lovely breakfast together the following morning in the Castle View Restaurant). The food is great - even a friend of ours who is an award-winning professional chef was saying how good it was. And we pushed right to the Maiden's Tower limit of 67 for the sit-down meal! Couldn't fault a single thing and I thought it was well-priced, given the exclusivity of the venue.
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Andrew Sent on 02/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing unforgettable day

We spent lots of time thinking about the day, the time of year, the style of event, how many people we wanted to invite, what we wanted our memory to be. How much we wanted to spend!! We checked so many venues and different ideas. Finally we bit the bullet. We wanted to get married in a castle and having researched and visited a number of locations, we just couldn't move on from Leeds Castle. Amazing location, stunning, picturesque, yet also warm and inviting. We worked with the Leeds Castle event team on what we wanted. In the end we all landed the perfect event. Wedding, flowers, music, food, wine, a magician, accommodation, evening entertainment (we had a live salsa band). Every room is amazing in Leeds castle and the guest accommodation is for most people, a once in a lifetime experience. Transport is easy and there are many nearby hotels for overflow guests if needed. In my view its worth every penny. We still re-live the whole day regularly, almost a year on, fantastic. If you can,...this really has to one of the best places anywhere, to celebrate your special day and create memories that you, your family and friends will never forget
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Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL Leeds Castle (Kent)
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