Leeds or Hever Castle with a 21 Month old?

[Indiana]

Day out on Friday and they both look good - anyone been to both and have a preference?

[Bellenden Jo]

Been to both and love both.

Hever has a really good water maze (but my kids are older), and a hedge maze, also a play area (but probably too old for a nearly 2 year old). Grounds are lovely, but never get to see much of the castle as my two have the attention span of goldfish for things like that.

Leeds grounds are bigger (and their ticket will last you all year), got an avery, a huge maze and a nice toddler play area. I'd probably plump for Leeds with a wee one. They also have a land train, so when knackered on the return you don't have to walk the whole way!

[Indiana]

Thanks! Yes - the train does look good I think she will enjoy the 'choo choo'!

[Pickle]

Both are great. For anyone who might be interested in a trip to Hever Castle on bank holiday Monday (Aug 29th) I'll be there from 12:30 till 5pm with the Lewisham Concert Band providing free live music outside the castle. Mr Pickle and the little Pickles are coming too, now we just need to pray for nice weather!

[Shaggy]

Hever is the easiest and fastest to get to via public transport, as long as you don't mind a walk from the station. Best to take a sling unless you don't mind lugging a buggy over a couple of styles though.