SPECIAL EVENTS…


A SERIES of special events and activities are planned for 2019 to celebrate the 900th anniversary of Leeds Castle in Kent.


Set in the Kent countryside, the Castle boasts grand medieval and 1930s interiors as well as a 500-acre estate with parkland,


itself has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and


Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain. events planned for ‘Leeds Castle 900’:


May • Motors by the Moat: May 11 & 12 • Medieval Jousting Tournament: May 25 - 27


• Awards Presentation ceremony in the Castle Library with Clare Balding for the winners of the 900 story writing competition announced: May 30 (Story Competition Winners Only)


June


• Leeds Castle Triathlon: June 29 & 30 – New 900 medal for competitors


• Gardens week at Leeds Castle July


• Classical Concert: July 13 and premier of ‘A Tribute to Leeds Castle’ - special 900 Anthem


August • Open Air Cinema – ‘Mamma Mia 2’: August 2


September • Festival of Flowers – ‘A Floral Party’: September 14 -19


October • Halloween: October 22 - 28


November • Fireworks: November 2 & 3 • Christmas at the Castle: November 24 – January 1, 2020


FOR more information and prices please visit the website www.leeds-castle.com.


one-hour’s drive from London. Grounds open at 10am daily and the Castle is open from 10.30am.


Name: David Hayfield (30) Lives in: Lenham Job at Leeds Castle: Gardener How long in job: Nearly four years Best part of the job: Te exciting range of gardens to work in, especially the large Mediterranean Garden.


MEET SOME OF THE TEAM…


Name: Marina McCullen (52) Lives in: Lenham, Kent Job at castle: Castle Steward How long in job: Nine years Best part of job: Te constant development of a job that is sharing the story of such a beautiful and historically important location and the involvement we have during our short but rewarding time involved in the castle's continuing history.


Name: Mark Brattle (36) Lives in: Maidstone Job at castle: Falconry & Wildlife Manager How long in job: Been at the castle for seven years, and in current role for just over a year. Best part of job: Working with and looking aſter mazing creatures, working with some brilliant staff all in the setting of a beautiful castle.


Name: Gemma Wright (34) Lives in: Ashford Job at castle: Senior PR and Filming Officer How long in job: Nine years Best part of job: It never feels like work. No two days are ever the same as my job is so diverse. One day I could be hosting a media conference or writing an article about what’s coming up, and the next, managing a Bollywood film shoot or filming with Danny Dyer.


Maidstone May 2019


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