Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular
Our verdict · Fireworks choreographed to music with the floodlit castle as a backdrop make this one of the most cinematic displays in the South East.
Visit if
Spectacular castle-and-lake backdrop with lasers and projections
Skip it if
Rural location means longer travel and slow car park exits afterwards
Plan your visit
Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular
From ~£20pp
Indicative price at the time of review.
Set across two evenings in early November each year (confirm this year's dates on the official site), the Leeds Castle display uses the medieval castle and its lake as a natural stage, with fireworks choreographed to music and reinforced by lasers and projections onto the stonework. It is billed by the venue as the largest and most spectacular fireworks display in South East England, and the setting genuinely lifts it above a standard park show. The grounds open earlier for families to settle in, with food and drink on site, and a VIP hospitality option is available for those who want an indoor base and a premium view. It is a proper day out in Kent rather than a quick pop to the local park, so factor in travel and the walk from parking or the station, and expect slow car-park exits once the display ends.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Spectacular castle-and-lake backdrop with lasers and projections
- Music-synchronised choreography across two separate nights
- Room to spread out, with food and drink on site
Cons
- Rural location means longer travel and slow car park exits afterwards
- Pricier than a typical council display once travel is added
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival | 94/100 | From ~£16pp (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Leeds Castle Fireworks SpectacularThis pick | 92/100 | From ~£20pp (indicative) | a grand setting |
| 3.Victoria Park Fireworks | 86/100 | From ~£8pp advance (indicative) | value big-city display |
| 4.Preston Fireworks, Avenham & Miller Park | 82/100 | Free entry (indicative) | free display |
| 5.Lewes Bonfire | 88/100 | Free to watch; fire-site tickets extra (indicative) | tradition and spectacle |
Good to know
- Address
- Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL
- Nearest station
- Bearsted or Hollingbourne (then taxi/local shuttle)
- Phone
- +44 1622 765400
- Price
- From ~£20pp (indicative)
- Location
- Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent
- When
- Two evenings in early November; confirm dates on the official site
- Format
- Fireworks set to music with lasers and projections
- Entry
- Ticketed; VIP hospitality option available
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Aug 2026
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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