Tickets for Hever Castle’s Christmas events for 2023 are now on sale.
The magical Christmas Lights experience starts from 4pm when you can wrap up warm and enjoy a walk under the stars to explore the grounds. Witness the enchantment of the Castle, gardens and lake festooned with fabulous colours and twinkling lights, capturing the spirit of Christmas.
Bring torches and pop on your wellies to see Hever Castle’s much-loved landmarks lit up with glorious colour washes, spectacular illuminations and music. Wander further afield for a trip into ‘space’ where the bright moon shines and illuminated planets fill the evening skies.
Explore the charming ‘Lost in the Festive Forest’ Christmas Trail with Red the squirrel and discover the story of Ted the lost bear who Red helps to find his way home.
As well as exploring the captivating displays on the trail, meet characters from the Festive Forest as you wander through the gardens (on selected dates).
In the Castle you will be met with beautiful traditionally decorated rooms with welcoming log fires and twinkling Christmas trees.
Enjoy a ride on the gallopers in front of the castle, then head to the big wheel or have a go on the children’s train ride (additional charges apply).
If you have daytime tickets you can also spend time at the Play Areas, in the Yew Maze, Garden Exhibition and Military Museum and on Lake Walk. The Miniature Model Houses exhibition will also be open to visitors.
Bring the children to see Father Christmas at Hever Castle, enjoy relaxed Christmas shopping in the Gift Shops, and sample delicious festive food in the restaurants.
Please read the important information before booking.
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 experiences. Please note that the use of partner offers may be restricted or not valid on some days.
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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.
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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.
