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Leeds Castle was built in 1119 to replace the earlier Saxon manor of Esledes, the castle became a royal palace in 1278 for King Edward I of England and his queen, Eleanor of Castile. Major improvements were made during his time, including the barbican, made up of three parts, each with its own entrance, drawbridge, gateway and portcullis.
Leeds castle sits on two islands.
The castle grounds have formal gardens, woodland walks, an aviary, a maze, a grotto, children’s play area and a museum of dog collars.
Weather
Our weather forecast for Maidstone in Kent
Expect a temperature in the range 13.7℃ to 16.6℃ with a wind speed 9 m/sec (SW)
Expect a temperature in the range 9.6℃ to 11.9℃ with a wind speed 4.8 m/sec (SSW)
Expect a temperature in the range 10℃ to 12.4℃ with a wind speed 3.5 m/sec (S)
Expect a temperature in the range 7.2℃ to 9.5℃ with a wind speed 2.2 m/sec (S)
Expect a temperature in the range 6.6℃ to 9.1℃ with a wind speed 2.6 m/sec (SSW)
Expect a temperature in the range 8.9℃ to 10.2℃ with a wind speed 2.8 m/sec (ENE)
Expect a temperature in the range 8.8℃ to 10℃ with a wind speed 1.6 m/sec (NE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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