We also visited Leeds Castle which is located 7 miles east of Maidstone, Junction 8 of the M20 motorway just 1 hour from London, 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and Channel Ports. Dartford River Crossing 30 minutes and only about 20 minutes drive away from the hotel. Each year they host a spectacular fireworks display within the 500 acre estate -it was great fun and a really magical experience. I have always loved Leeds Castle and it is perfect for residential and day conferences, meetings, formal and informal dinners and corporate activity days. The castle offers 22 superb bedrooms within the castle and a further 15 within the Culpeper Garden Suite. The castle’s conference facilities can accommodate up to 120 delegates in a theatre style or a dinner/dance for up to 200 guests. http://www.leeds-castle.com/goto.php?sess=u1217338|p178|n1|c140491|s0|g1|d0&pg=Home