About this tour
Two grand estates anchor this 11-hour day trip from London into Kent's countryside. Leeds Castle opens first—a fortress-turned-palace with rooms that reveal centuries of royal occupation, plus formal gardens and a hedge maze worth getting lost in. Then Hever Castle, where Anne Boleyn grew up before her fateful marriage. You'll see Tudor chambers, wander lake-side grounds, and hear how these walls shaped England's monarchy. A coach collects you from central London and handles the driving; you handle the wandering.
Highlights
- Leeds Castle's state apartments and Tudor-era furnishings
- Formal maze and landscaped grounds at Leeds
- Hever Castle's intimate Anne Boleyn connection
- Tudor gardens and lakeside walks at Hever
- Air-conditioned coach with London pick-up included
- Live guide commentary throughout both sites
- Unhurried time to explore each castle properly
What to expect
After collection from your London accommodation, the coach carries you south through farmland to Leeds Castle first. Expect to spend three hours there: walking through rooms of tapestries and period furniture, climbing to views from the ramparts, and testing the hedge maze if you fancy it. Lunch is on your own—the castle has a café. Then onward to Hever, smaller and more intimate, where you'll trace Tudor history through the family rooms and lose an hour or two in the surrounding gardens. The drive back to London takes two hours; you'll arrive early evening.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes; both castles involve considerable wandering and some uneven ground. No food or drink is provided on the coach, though both castles have cafés. Prams and pushchairs work fine on the castle grounds. Wear layers—Kent weather can shift.
Frequently asked
- How long does From London: Leeds Castle and Hever Castle Tour including Tickets take?
- From London: Leeds Castle and Hever Castle Tour including Tickets runs for approximately 11 hours.
- How much does From London: Leeds Castle and Hever Castle Tour including Tickets cost?
- Prices start from AUD $241 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does From London: Leeds Castle and Hever Castle Tour including Tickets run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs From London: Leeds Castle and Hever Castle Tour including Tickets?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.