Step back in time to wartime Britain at Hever’s Home Front at this 1940s event.
Experience the sights and smells of the time with authentic cooking along with displays of military vehicles. Browse stalls selling vintage wares and refreshments.
Step into the shoes of those during the time by dressing up in period costume and finish off your outfit with a trip to a 1940s hair salon.
Get into the groove and take part in a dance lesson on the lawn.
Please note, we are now offering Behind the Scenes Tours as some rooms in the Castle will be closed until 25 June – learn more.
Included in admission price unless otherwise states
If you receive a telegram from one of the Homefront actors on the day, you will be in the running for the Best Dressed Visitor! Categories are for Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Child. Prizes will be awarded.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 15:00
Location: Half Moon Lawn
Join the troops on the Castle forecourt and watch them being inspected by Winston Churchill.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 13:30
Location: Castle Forecourt
Meet Winston & Clementine Churchill on the Castle Forecourt and listen to a speech made by by Winston Churchill.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 14:15 (Duration: 20 minutes)
Location: Castle Forecourt
Enjoy listening to music from the 1940s.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00
Location: Half Moon Lawn
Join in with a dance class.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Half Moon Lawn
Meet some of the team from the Military Museum, learn about their vehicles and get a chance to ask them questions.
Times: 10:30 – 17:00
Location: Military Museum
GMC Cargo Workshop
Harley Davidson WLA Motorcycle
Dodge Weapons carrier
British Jeeps & Bikes (various groups)
War Bike WW2 Era
Morris 10 Police Car
British welbike
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 – 17:00
Marvel at fashionistas as they wander the grounds of Hever in their finest 1940s attire.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 – 17:00
Stephanie Bell singing
Jivin Jim Dandy
US Army 4th Infantry (Mess Tent)
Churchill & Clementine
Costumed Story tellers
RAF 11 Group
Fabulous Fashionistas
TeaDot (fashion & Tea)
War & Police Coppers
Huggett’s Grocery Store
Dig for Victory
WVS Ladies
The Buddies
Perfect Picnicking
Warbike Motorcycles
Times: 10: 30 – 17:00
Location: Throughout the grounds
Visit the Kent Model Boat Display stand or watch them sail around the Castle’s Inner Moat.
Times: 10:30 – 17:00
Wartime Police
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Conduct
RAF Re-enactment
Dads Army – Homeguard
Men of Arnhem – Living History Group
Observer Corps
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 – 17:00
Location: Half Moon Lawn
Listen to the wonderful voice of Stephanie Belle as she serenades you with songs from the 1940s.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, various times
Go back in time as you see vintage prams around the grounds from Pramtasia & the Vintage Pram Group.
Times: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 – 17:00
Head to the Main Lawn and browse a variety of vintage stalls:
Estelle – Where the Good Stuff Is
Lance & Jo Ruby – Ruby Jo Vintage
Louise – The Old Forge Wartime House Museum Vintage Clothing, Bric a Brac
Tracy – Odd Bods, Vintage Items
Particia – Retro Clothing
Martin Heather – Quarter Master Stores
Jaquie – Kittys
Pretty Me Vintage – Hair Salon
Vanessa & Amanda – Twintage – For all things vintage
Julie – Natty Treasures
Times: 10:30 – 17:00
Location: Main Lawn
22 & 23 June 2024
Activities are included in normal admission prices unless stated otherwise.
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Always check details before travelling. Hever Castle reserves the right to close all or part of the Castle, grounds, catering outlets and activities, and to change or cancel and events. Please note that use of partner offers may be restricted or not valid on event days.
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