How a castle works

How a castle works is a 7-day family trip in Kent, England, staying in Maidstone and Dover. It's built around Leeds Castle maze and grotto, Dover Castle Secret Wartime Tunnels and Bodiam Castle moat walk. It's best in April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Explore real medieval moats, working drawbridges, and armories. Bases: Maidstone 3n, Dover 3n.

7 days · Kent, England · Curious Kids

Where you stay

  • Maidstone — 3 nights
  • Dover — 3 nights

What it's built around

  • Leeds Castle maze and grotto
  • Dover Castle Secret Wartime Tunnels
  • Bodiam Castle moat walk

Best in April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

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