Hever Castle is the perfect setting for Country Life at the Castle, a rural event which runs from September 14 – 16.

Following the success of the new event last year, a variety of talented craftspeople and producers will once again set up stall on Half Moon Pond Lawn demonstrating country crafts ranging from trug making, wood turning and wood carving to ceramics, felt making and aromatherapy. Spinners, weavers and dyers explain how to produce textiles, plus advice on keeping hens and bees from the experts and local produce stalls. Besides learning a new skill, there’ll be plenty of opportunities for visitors to ask questions while they have fun discovering age-old techniques.

The event incorporates the popular annual Hever Castle Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition. Members of The Quilters’ Guild from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex will showcase their talent with a display of patchwork quilts and wall hangings.

Throughout the weekend a full programme of demonstrations on patchwork and quilting techniques, lacemaking, and a selection of trade stalls selling designs, equipment, fabrics and haberdashery. East Grinstead Photography and Sevenoaks Art Clubs will also be displaying their talents and other country craft stalls.

With so much to see and do, visitors of all ages are sure to find inspiration at this exciting new rural event designed to help them enjoy ‘The Good Life’.

Watch video clip from 2011 Justhands-on.tv

In the event of adverse weather conditions all or part of an event may be cancelled.  Please check website before travelling.