insideKENT Magazine Issue 85 - April 2019 | Page 30

EVENTS
JET SKIS AND SUPERCARS AT
LEEDS CASTLE’S MOTORS BY THE MOAT
11TH & 12TH MAY
The incredible Motors by the Moat returns to Leeds
Castle on the 11th and 12th May, and this year for
the first time ever there will be motors on the moat!
Alongside a lineup of impr essive vintage, high-
performance and classic cars on display around the
Castle grounds, to celebrate the Castle’s 900th year,
visitors will also be treated to jaw-dropping daily Jet
Ski displays on the moat.
The cars on display will be split into nine e xciting
new categories in celebration of this landmark year
for the Castle, and visitors will be ab le to vote for
their favourites which will be announced b y two
expert motoring journalists acting as judges for this
fantastic event.
This is a super da y out f or the w hole family and
everyone will enjoy watching in awe as the world-
class Jet Ski fr eestyle team perf orm on the wa ter
and demonstrate backflips, spins and huge aerial
tricks on their custom-made carbon fibr e Jet Skis.
Powered with high hor sepower engines to ensur e
an incredible performance, the Jet Skis will also be
on displa y thr oughout the w eekend to pr ovide
spectators with the opportunity to see them up close
and meet the freestylers.
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Elsewhere, visit the wartime ar ea and enjoy a cup
of tea from the NAAFI wagon whilst getting up close
to some fascinating military vehicles. Dealerships
will be exhibiting their newest luxury models and
there will be opportunity to pick up some car
accessories from a variety of trade stands. A valid admission ticket to Leeds Castle is required
for the Motors by the Moat event. Family admission
tickets cost £74 for 1 adult and up to 5 children or
2 adults and up to 4 c hildren. Tickets ar e also
available to pur chase separately. Book online f or
advance discounts at: www.leeds-castle.com
What’s more, if you’re feeling peckish, a v ariety
of catering outlets will be a vailable in con verted
vehicles such as an amb ulance, milk f loat and a
double decker bus bar! Leeds Castle’s landmark year celebrates nine centuries
of histor y, dating back to 1119 w hen Robert de
Crevecoeur built the first stone castle on the estate.
A series of special events and activities are planned
to celebra te the 900th anniv ersary. F or mor e
information and prices please visit the website. The
Leeds Castle Foundation is an independent charity
that receives no government or crowd funding and
depends entirely on your support. All profits raised
go towards our mission to preserve Leeds Castle and
the wider estate for future generations.
Leeds Castle in K ent has plenty to of fer families
to brighten your days out this spring. From wildlife
and par kland walks , cafés , tw o gift shops and
Elsie the Land T rain ther e is something f or all
ages taking place at Leeds Castle. There are many
attractions included with y our entrance ticket
from free flying falconry demonstrations daily during
half term, weekends in ter m time, the yew Maze
and Grotto and tw o adventure playgrounds with
climbing turrets, zip lines, sand pits and slides. There
are 500 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens to
explore and plenty of wildlife to see including black
swans, grey squirrels, kingfishers, geese, peacocks
and ducks to name but a few.
Leeds Castle is located near Maidstone in Kent just
off Junction 8 of the M20 and only one-hour’s drive
from London. Grounds open at 10am daily and the
Castle is open from 10.30am.