Don’t miss the new rose shrub border inspired by the work of noted American poet Emily Dickinson. An extension of the original rose shrub border located behind the Festival Theatre, the new area features old fashioned roses that once grew in Dickinson’s garden.
According to Marta McDowell in her book Emily Dickinson’s Gardens, roses were the poet’s favourite flowers and they needed to be hardy in order to survive the cold winters where she lived.
The varieties of rose growing in the new border include: Damask, Greville, Hedgehog, Blush, Cinnamon, Calico and Sweetbrier.
The unusual connection came about through one of Hever Castle’s owners, Mrs Guthrie, who enjoys the poetry of Emily Dickinson and visits America often.
Enjoy the roses in the Hever Castle gardens at the height of their summer beauty during Hever in Bloom, on now until Sunday 3rd July.
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Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 600 years. In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27 hole Kent golf course that will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.