United Kingdom · Castles & Palaces

From London: Leeds Castle and Hever Castle Tour Including Entry Tickets

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in London. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit both Leeds Castle and Hever Castle in one day
  • 02 Explore 900 years of history at Leeds Castle
  • 03 See the childhood home of Anne Boleyn at Hever Castle
  • 04 Enjoy time to wander gardens, grounds, and lakeside paths
  • 05 Try the popular Leeds Castle Maze
  • 06 Travel through the Kent countryside from London
  • 07 Entry tickets and London pick-up and drop-off included

Discover two of England’s most atmospheric castles on a full-day trip from London, combining royal history, landscaped grounds, and a scenic journey through the Kent countryside. Begin at Leeds Castle, where you can explore centuries of medieval and Tudor history, wander the gardens, spot wildlife, and enjoy the famous maze.

Later, continue to Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Explore its Tudor interiors at your own pace, then stroll through the gardens, past the lake and topiary, for a relaxed and memorable day out. With entry tickets and London pick-up and drop-off included, this is an easy way to experience two iconic English landmarks in one trip.

Discover two of England’s most atmospheric castles on a full-day trip from London, combining royal history, landscaped grounds, and a scenic journey through the Kent countryside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities London, Canterbury, Leeds Castle
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Leeds and Hever Castle

  • 7:30-8:30am - London pickups

We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.

  • 8:30am - Travel down to Leeds Castle

After our London pick-ups, we head to Leeds Castle

  • 10:00am - Arrive at Leeds Castle

On arrival at Leeds Castle, we will board the mobility coach for a short ride, met with lovely natural scenery as we approach the castle. Your guide will lead you into Leeds Castle, where you will independently be able to explore inside the 900 years of historic castle that has spanned through the medieval and Tudor ages. Enjoy the rest of the grounds and wildlife, as well as the fun Leeds Castle Maze.

  • 1:15pm Depart Leeds Castle and head to Hever

This is the approximate time of departure, but your tour guide will advise you of precise timings on the day as these may change.

  • 2:30pm - Arrive at Hever Castle

Your guide will take you to Hever Castle, where you can explore freely and take in the story of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Inside, discover rooms filled with Tudor character, fine details, and artefacts that bring history to life. Outside, enjoy a walk through the gardens, past the lake and topiary, and take your time to experience this much-loved castle.

  • 5:00pm approximate departure time from Hever Castle  

After 2hrs and 30m in Hever Castle, we will meet at the coach pick-up for the return journey to London. 

  • 7:00pm approximate arrival in London.

There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic & other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London & all itinerary times are approximate & subject to change.

07:30-08:30 - London Pick-Ups

We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.

08.30 - Depart London

After our London pick ups, we usually head to Kent for our first stop of the day: Canterbury. Sometimes this tour runs in reverse due to opening times at the cathedral or weather conditions.

10:00am - Arrive at Leeds Castle

On arrival at Leeds Castle, we will board the mobility coach for a short ride, met with lovely natural scenery as we approach the castle. Your guide will lead you into Leeds Castle, where you will independently be able to explore inside the 900 years of historic castle that has spanned through the medieval and Tudor ages. Enjoy the rest of the grounds and wildlife, as well as the fun Leeds Castle Maze.

1:15pm Depart Leeds Castle and head to Hever

This is the approximate time of departure, but your tour guide will advise you of precise timings on the day as these may change.

2:30pm - Arrive at Hever Castle

Your guide will take you to Hever Castle, where you can explore freely and take in the story of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Inside, discover rooms filled with Tudor character, fine details, and artefacts that bring history to life. Outside, enjoy a walk through the gardens, past the lake and topiary, and take your time to experience this much-loved castle.

5:00pm approximate departure time from Hever Castle

After 2hrs and 30m in Hever Castle, we will meet at the coach pick-up for the return journey to London.

7:00pm approximate arrival in London.

There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic & other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London & all itinerary times are approximate & subject to change.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in London. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hever Castle Tickets
  • Leeds Castle Tickets
  • Luxury and Air-conditioned Bus
  • London Pick-ups and Drop-offs
  • Explore historic halls, state apartments and gardens
  • Full Day Castle Tour

What's Not Included

  • Gratuitie
  • Food and Drinks

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note: the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details maybe subject to change
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in London.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in London.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in London..

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