insideKENT Magazine Restaurant Guide 2015 | Page 23

The Great British Kitchen at Leeds Castle The Great British Kitchen is an evening bistro located in a converted barn within the stunning grounds of the 900 year old Leeds Castle. Whether you are staying at Leeds Castle as an overnight guest or visiting as an evening diner, the Great British Kitchen offers the option of a light meal or a hearty three-course dinner. The oak-beamed 17th-century barn offers diners a relaxed atmosphere in this historic setting. The Terrace provides the perfect position to watch the sunset on a warm summer’s evening and the Castle is beautifully lit at night all year round. The seasonal restaurant menu has been designed to offer a taste of the best of British using the highest quality local meat, including English Longhorn beef, bred in the surrounding local countryside. The Great British Kitchen bakes its own bread and cakes with the freshest ingredients. ‘Kent’s Best Invicta Ale’ from Faversham is used in the pies and herbs are cut fresh from the Castle’s gardens for the dishes. Leeds Castle Maidstone ME17 1PL 01622 767777 www. leeds-castle.com/restaurant Historic Setting Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion and an elegant early 20th century retreat. Today it is one of England’s most visited castles and one of Kent’s largest tourist attractions offering children’s playgrounds, a maze, falconry, exhibitions and much more. Theme Nights Special themed menus are prepared to coincide with a host of seasonal events throughout the year at Leeds Castle from Valentine’s Day to Easter to Halloween. Look out for themed dishes with delicious set price two or three course menus to tantalise the taste buds. The standard menu is also available on these nights offering diners a wide choice. For further details of themed nights or to book a table visit www.leeds-castle.com/restaurant Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Leeds Castle offers six self-catering holiday cottages, four star bed and breakfast bedrooms, five luxury bedrooms in the 16th Century Maiden’s Tower and eight Medieval Glamping tents (April to September). For details on the latest dinner, bed and breakfast offers contact one of the accommodation team on 01622 767823 or visit www.leeds-castle.com/accommodation 23