Is it reasonable/possible to go to Leeds Castle (get there when it opens) and also see Dover Castle by train from London in one day? Or would I miss to much of both trying to hurry.
Posted by
Brighton, UK
1419 posts
Laurel
I'd be doubtful about this, although I've never done it and so can't be sure.
The nearest station to Leeds Castle is Bearsted which is 3 miles away. There is a shuttle bus but it only runs hourly. The first is at 10.10 and the first return to the station is at 13.50.
Details here
http://www.leeds-castle.com/goto.php?sess=u3502774|p334|n469|c1940069|s0|g1|d0&pg=Travel_by_Train
My guess therefore is that, to make it possible, you would need to do a taxi both ways to the station.
Hope that helps.
Alan
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
I haven't been to Leeds, but Dover Castle is a nice day trip on its own or combined with Canterburry. Lots to see and in Dover, the castle, the cliffs, WWII things, etc. In the summer they often have special exhibits (falconry when we were there). I'd plan on a full day just for Dover or Dover and Canterburry.