Eat & Drink
Leeds Castle isn’t just a great place to visit, it’s also a wonderful place to enjoy delicious food and drink. From light bites and sweet treats in the on-site cafés to seasonal dishes served at The Castle View Restaurant, there are plenty of options to relax and dine during your visit.
CASTLE VIEW RESTAURANT
Visit Castle View Restaurant for lunch or an evening meal and enjoy a wonderful meal and great conversation in a perfect setting that provides unrivalled views of the Castle.
The menu uses the finest local and seasonal ingredients, which showcase the Head Chef’s creativity and flair – with a fine selection of English wines, beers and spirits to complement your choice.
The oak-beamed setting of Castle View Restaurant provides a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views across the terrace to the magnificent Castle that lights up at night—providing the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out.
Parking is free, and an entrance ticket to Leeds Castle is not required to dine in the evening.
Lunch visitors do not need to reserve a table. However, if you’re dining with us in the evening, we advise pre-booking evening dining visits via the link below.
The Castle View Afternoon Tea
The Castle View Afternoon Tea
Indulge in a timeless tradition with breathtaking views of Leeds Castle with our Castle View Afternoon Tea.
Served in our Castle View Restaurant with breathtaking views across the moat, this traditional afternoon tea includes carefully crafted finger sandwiches, a selection of elegant sweet treats, and of course scones with Kentish jam and clotted cream.
Whether you’re an afternoon tea enthusiast or a first-time visitor to Leeds Castle in Kent, this afternoon tea combines delicious food and iconic views to make your visit even more memorable.
Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance.
Available Monday to Saturday.
Indulge in a timeless tradition with breathtaking views of Leeds Castle with our Castle View Afternoon Tea.
dAYTIME DINING
During the day, take time out from exploring Leeds Castle and our enchanting grounds to enjoy a light lunch, afternoon tea or delicious homemade meal from our seasonal menu. Choose from hot or cold dishes, bursting with flavour and variety, or indulge in a choice of cakes and desserts.
During daytime hours, the Castle View Restaurant is exclusively for Leeds Castle admission ticket holders and accommodation guests.
sTABLE cOURTYARD kIOSKS
Ensure you stop by our buzzing courtyard at Leeds Castle to grab a British staple, our freshly made fish fingers and chips, sweet and savoury snacks, or our new ice cream sundaes!
The perfect lunch stop before continuing your adventure around Leeds Castle.
The Parlour
The café located at the Maze offers a great selection of grab-and-go items for all the family, including freshly baked sausage rolls, barista-style coffee, hot dogs, pizzas, sandwiches and a classic ice cream selection with so many flavours, it’ll be hard to choose just one.
Opening times vary seasonally.
Opening times
and tickets
- The Castle is open from
10:30am – 5pm. - The Grounds and gardens are open
10am – 6pm.
Last entry 3pm
DISCOUNTED PRICES ONLINE
Explorer Ticket
Child £24.50
Family: From £87
What’s included
- Pay for a day and visit free all year
- An exhilarating programme of events
- Step into the 1930s in the Castle
- Thrilling children’s playgrounds and maze
- Spectacular birds of prey displays
- Stunning gardens and 500 acres of parkland
- Queens with Means cinematic experience
- And so much more!
DISCOUNTED PRICES ONLINE
Ultimate Explorer Ticket
Child £33
Family: From £114.50
What’s included
- All the benefits of the
Explorer Ticket - 6 x trips on the Black Swan Ferry (seasonal) or Elsie the Castle Train
- 1 x round of Adventure Golf
- Pay for a day and visit free all year
- An exhilarating programme of events
- Step into the 1930s in the Castle
- Thrilling children’s playgrounds and maze
- Spectacular birds of prey displays
- Stunning gardens and 500 acres of parkland
- Queens with Means cinematic experience
- And so much more!
