Leeds is a small village in the borough of Maidstone, in Kent, England, set in gently rolling countryside on the banks of the River Len. The settlement is dominated by the presence of Leeds Castle and its surrounding parkland and lakes, so the landscape feels more like an estate with village outbuildings than a separate urban centre. Its rural location gives easy access to local footpaths and quiet lanes while still being within commuting distance of Maidstone and London.
Culturally and economically the village revolves around tourism, agriculture and the services that support visitors to Leeds Castle - the castle’s events, concerts and exhibitions bring most of the local trade. Historically the castle is the obvious focal point, with medieval and later additions shaping much of the area’s identity, and the village maintains a traditional Kentish feel despite the steady stream of tourists and occasional film crews.
Postcode districts covering Leeds
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Basildon 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Maidstone 4.4 miles7 km
- Gillingham 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Grays 20.3 miles32.8 km
- Chatham 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Ashford 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dartford 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Canterbury 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Gravesend 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Sittingbourne 9.1 miles14.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Leeds & Langley Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Broomfield and Kingswood Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Langley Heath Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Langley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kingswood Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Otham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hollingbourne Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Chartway Street Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Senacre Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Bearsted & Downswood Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bearsted Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Downswood Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Leeds
ME17 1SJ, ME17 1RH, ME17 1SA, ME17 1RQ, ME17 1RA, ME17 1TL, ME17 1TQ, ME17 1GZ, ME17 1RX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22.7 miles36.6 km
- London City Airport 29.9 miles48.1 km
- Hollingbourne Railway Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Bearsted Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Leeds Ad
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Black Horse Inn 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.6 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Weald of Kent 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Days Inn Maidstone 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Who'd A Thought It 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
Schools in Leeds
- Leeds and Broomfield C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boughton Place Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 8.1 miles13 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.8 miles15.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.1 miles16.3 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 10.6 miles17.1 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Hale Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km