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Dog collar museum

In Ashbank, Kent

Address

2 Broomfield Rd, Broomfield and Kingswood, ME17 1PL

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Website

leeds-castle.com

Phone

01622 765400

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Dog Collar Museum at Leeds Castle presents a collection of canine neckwear spanning five centuries. The collars range from a late-15th-century Spanish iron mastiff collar to ornate Baroque pieces, silver examples and 20th-century designs made from tyres, beads and plastic.

The collection was donated to the Leeds Castle Foundation by Gertrude Hunt, whose passion for the subject clearly had a very long lead. It is a small museum with a surprisingly wide range of collars.

Motors by the Moat VIP Dining Package
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Motors by the Moat VIP Dining Package

Motors By The Moat VIP Package Be immersed in the excitement of Motors by the Moat with an exclusive VIP experience set within the spectacular surroundings of Leeds Castle. From gleaming supercars to behind-the-scenes insights from the experts who drive and design them, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the event in exceptional style. Wander through the displays, meet the professionals, and round off the day with fine dining, drinks, and an unforgettable evening inside the Castle itself. From 12pm, you are invited to explore the full Motors by the Moat event at your leisure. Residential guests may check into their accommodation from 4pm before gathering for a private VIP tour at 5pm, where you will enjoy unparalleled access to the supercars and hear insights from the team behind them. At 6.30pm, purchase a reception drink from the bar before you take your seat in the Castle for a three-course dinner at 7.15pm. The evening begins with a captivating talk from stunt drivers Terry Grant & Lee Bowers, joined by Abs, a renowned car historian and engine expert, who will share thrilling stories from the world of high-performance driving. Dinner is served at 8.15pm, followed by after-dinner drinks in the atmospheric Drawing Rooms.

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Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular House Party
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Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular House Party

Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular House Party Watch the famous Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular in style as you and your loved ones enjoy an afternoon and evening of fine dining and first-class hospitality, before you ‘oooh’ and ‘ahhh’ as a mesmerising fireworks display brightens the sky. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of fine dining and first-class hospitality before you start to 'oooh' and ''ahhhh' as one of the most mesmerising firework displays in Kent brightens the sky overhead. And once Bonfire Night, Leeds Castle style, is done, our place becomes your - one of England's most unique places to stay at your service. AFTERNOON TEA AT England's most beautiful castle You are invited to arrive in the afternoon, where you will be treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the firework site, hosted by an expert team, offering a fascinating insight into how the display comes to life. After the tour, a sumptuous afternoon tea is served in The Salon. After tasting sweet and savoury treats, you’ll return to your room to wrap up warm, ready to watch the fireworks – please note all guests must vacate the Castle from 4.30pm until the all clear after the show.

Sat 7 NovDog Collar Museum
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Slay Bells: A Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner
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Slay Bells: A Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner

The Lord and Lady of Leeds Castle warmly invite you to an evening of festive splendour, set within the enchanting surroundings of Leeds Castle. Your experience begins with a sparkling reception before gathering with fellow guests. As anticipation builds, dinner is served in the Grand Salon, where seasonal flavours and fine company promise a truly memorable occasion. Yet amidst the sound of Christmas cheer, a darker story begins to unfold… When the Lord of Leeds Castle is discovered murdered, the evening takes a dramatic turn. Festive merriment gives way to suspicion, and every guest becomes a potential suspect. Secrets simmer beneath the surface, every smile may hide a lie, and no one can be trusted as someone has committed a most shocking ho ho homicide. Throughout the evening, you will be drawn into a captivating murder mystery, questioning suspects, uncovering hidden motives and piecing together clues woven through whispered scandals and long-buried grudges. Will you solve the mystery before the night draws to a close, or will the culprit escape unnoticed into the winter night? Dress warmly, think sharply, and prepare for an unforgettable Christmas experience at Leeds Castle, where nothing is quite as it seems. For those staying overnight, you’ll retire to your room in the evening and enjoy a hearty breakfast the following morning in the Castle View Restaurant.

Sat 5 DecDog Collar Museum
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A Christmas to Remember: A Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner
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A Christmas to Remember: A Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner

A Christmas to Remember – (1920s) Film director Herbie Hinds movie, A Christmas To Remember, has been given the green light. The finance is secured and this silver screen sensation will be the most expensive movie ever made. Tonight, is the cast announcement and you are invited to a festive party to celebrate a moment in cinematic history. But shady Herbie has made some terrible choices to get the cash for the film. And borrowing from the Mob comes with a hefty price tag. Rumour has it they've got a very special Christmas present for him. Dress code: Festive finery Order of the day Guests arrive to check in to their bedrooms Reception drinks and the start of the murder mystery Dinner served in the Salon Murder mystery entertainment If residential, guests retire to their room with breakfast the next morning in the Castle View Restaurant Included in your package Two glasses of sparkling wine for reception drinks Three-course dinner in the Castle Immersive murder mystery entertainment Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions to help answer your query. Have a question? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions to help answer your query.

Fri 11 DecDog Collar Museum
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New Year's Eve in the Castle
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New Year's Eve in the Castle

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN THE CASTLE Kentish Sparkling Wine, Fine Dining, Fireworks and dancing to a Live Band in your own Castle.Looking for a unique place to see in 2027 in style with your family or friends? At Leeds Castle we can guarantee your New Year's Eve Party in Kent will be a truly memorable and glamorous night. This is, after all, a place forever linked with having a Royal good time. Here you can almost imagine gathering around the fireplace, glass in hand, for a rendition of Auld Lang Syne sung 1930s-style when Lady Baillie held court at one of England's most stylish venues. Leeds Castle remains the place to be seen in Kent, and you're invited to join the party. Stay in a Castle where the famous also partiedResidential guests will have all the time they need to check into their magnificent Castle State or Classic rooms, joining the likes of the Duke of Windsor, Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and other well-connected guests of high society soirées. Tonight you'll also be in good company as you and friends – made or yet to be acquainted – see out 2026 in the most spectacular way. The evening will begin for all with Kentish Sparkling Wine served in The Library, with its beautiful panelling complete with Moroccan glaze. It's a place of sophisticated tinkling of flutes before you head down for dinner.

Thu 31 DecDog Collar Museum
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