Pilgrimage of Love: Eleanor of Castile at Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle, Maidstone · 9 March to 1 November 2026
Image: Leeds CastleAn exhibition on Eleanor of Castile, queen to Edward I and the first woman to own Leeds Castle, starting in the Gloriette she built in 1278. It ends with a conversation with an AI avatar of Eleanor that answers visitors' questions.
Highlights
- Interactive AI avatar of the medieval queen
- Begins in the Gloriette, built by Eleanor
- Covers her marriage, crusade travels and business dealings
Good to know
- Last chance to see it is half term, as it closes on 1 November
Getting there
Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL
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