Chaos in the Castle
Experience Chaos in the Castle this March!
Something strange is happening at Leeds Castle! Ever since the arrival of the magnificent new Secretaire desk, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a series of peculiar events have unfolded within its historic walls.
Objects that once stood still and stately are now misbehaving in mysterious ways, leaving visitors and staff alike baffled.
Are the whispers of the past echoing through the halls? Or could it be that the Secretaire holds secrets that have yet to be unveiled? Each room you explore holds puzzles waiting to be solved. As you explore the Castle, work help us restore order.
This trail invites families to engage with history in a playful way, encouraging teamwork and imaginative thinking. Will you uncover the truth behind the curious chaos?
About the secretaire
Originally belonging to Lady Baillie, renowned for her exceptional taste and passion for collecting, this secretaire’s significance is heightened as it harmonises with two existing commodes within the Castle.
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The acquisition of The Secretaire À Abattant has been made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Thanks to National Lottery players, this addition will allow us to enhance our storytelling about Lady Baillie and her approach to collecting. It will also help us in telling the story of how she managed her estate. The desk will serve as a focal point in her private writing room along with the two matching commodes.
ABOUT tHE nATIONAL lOTTERY hERITAGE FUND
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players we support projects that connect people and communities to heritage.
Their vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more.
Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.
