Father Christmas
Make your festive visit unforgettable with a trip to see Father Christmas at Hever Castle.
Christmas in the Land of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road on a magical journey with loved ones this Christmas – there’s no place like Hever! From 21 November, the Castle & Gardens will come alive with Christmas magic and, as dusk falls, will be festooned with fabulous colours and twinkling lights. For an extra special visit, nothing says ‘Christmas’ quite like a visit to Father Christmas at Hever Castle in the Grotto.
Illuminations and Trail
Witness the grounds festooned with fabulous colours and twinkling lights. Plus this year sees a Wizard of Oz inspired trail.
The Castle
Inside the Castle, you’ll find beautifully decorated rooms, welcoming log fires and twinkling Christmas trees.
Daytime Attractions
The Play Areas, Yew Maze, Garden Exhibition and Military Museum will all be open until 16:00.
Christmas Shopping
The Hever Shop has a selection of Christmas decorations available to purchase online. Full Christmas ranges are available to purchase in-store at The Hever Shop & Courtyard Shop.
Festive Getaways
Stay in 5 star luxury
Festive Celebrations
Celebrate the season with festive dining at Hever Castle and The Waterside Restaurant at Hever Castle Golf Club, where roaring fires, sparkling decorations and tailored experiences create the perfect setting for Christmas gatherings of all sizes.
Christmas Parties at Hever Castle
Choose a lunchtime or evening celebration in the Tudor Suite Dining Room (up to 60 guests) or the Castle Great Hall (up to 40 guests), both beautifully decorated and available with optional entertainment.
Our coordinators can tailor the event to your needs, and with 27 five-star bedrooms on the Estate, you can extend the festivities with an overnight stay and breakfast.
Celebrations at Hever Castle Golf Club
Celebrate Christmas at The Waterside at Hever Castle Golf Club, just a mile from the Castle and Gardens. Enjoy festive lunches with a two or three course menu served beside a roaring log burner, or indulge in a seasonal afternoon tea.
For something more private, book a bespoke lunch or dinner, with the option of exclusive evening hire and DJ entertainment for parties of 30 or more.
Annual Member Benefits
Daytime Castle & Gardens tickets are free for all Annual Members (pre-booking recommended to avoid disappointment).
Plus, Annual Members can enjoy two seasonal treats this November. From 5 – 20 November, bring a friend for free to explore the gardens and lake as they glow with autumn colour, with your guest also receiving 10% off food and drink.
Then from 6 – 8 November, make the most of three days of Christmas shopping in the Hever Shop and Courtyard Shop with an exclusive 20% discount (exclusions apply). Don’t forget to bring your Annual Membership card for both offers.
Gift Vouchers
Give a loved one the gift of Hever Castle and purchase an Annual Membership or voucher for a Day Visit.
We also sell vouchers for Hever Castle’s Luxury Bed & Breakfast and Hever Castle Golf Club (located one mile from the Castle) and Falconry Experiences.
