Most day time events are included in the cost of admission, however exhibitions inside the House require a Castle ticket. Annual pass holders will receive special discounts on chargeable events. Hever Castle reserves the right to cancel or amend even

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the lively Tudor festivities at Hever Castle this May Bank Holiday.

June marks the 100 year anniversary of William Waldorf Astor’s restorations of the castle and gardens and to celebrate Hever Castle is hosting a month of Edwardian festivities.

Exhibition of Kent Impressionist Artist Dorothea Sharp (1874-1955) paintings. This is a rare opportunity to see these beautiful works of art. Join Helen Entwisle who will be signing her biography on Dorothea Sharp on the 2nd June from 2pm.

Gates open 6.30pm – 10pm
Recapture the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian era-picnicking beside the lake in this quintessential English Garden. More details »

Re-enactors in Edwardian costumes will be around the gardens throughout the day, playing the parts of Lord and Lady Astor, taking afternoon tea and enjoying a game of croquet.

Re-enactors in Edwardian costumes will be around the gardens throughout the day, playing the parts of Lord and Lady Astor, taking afternoon tea and enjoying a game of croquet.

Floral arrangements in the rooms of the castle displaying the opulence of the Edwardian era. Explore living history with the head gardener and his team on tours of the formal areas of the gardens including the walled rose garden. The castle gardene

A weekend for children as well as adults to enjoy legends based on the Roman and Greek statues in the Italian Gardens.

Best known as the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, another of Hever Castle’s stories is revealed this year as the film ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana is released.

Thrilling entertainment with full gallop jousts performed by the 'Knights of Royal England'.

Experience the thrill of the chase as the cheetah hunts with vultures and birds of prey. Supporting the work of The Cheetah Conservation Fund.

Beautiful display of patchwork quilts with demonstrations and stalls.

See how citrus, olives and the hottest chillies grow in the Italian Gardens.

'Walking in the Wild' Follow the autumn trail around the lake. Experience the last blaze of summer in the gardens. Garden Tours of the formal areas with the castle gardeners.

Spooky stories and workshops.

The castle and gardens will twinkle with traditionally decorated Christmas trees, music and carols. Special pre-booked evenings.