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Visitors can benefit from discounted entry to the Hever Castle gardens (the Castle is closed) Wednesday to Sunday until 20 November to enjoy stunning autumn walks in 150 acres of space.
Tickets will cost £10 for adults and £6 for children (5-17 years) during this period. Please note there will be no concessions (senior/student/family rates) at this time. Applies to new bookings only. Tickets will need to be prebooked online.
Visitors can experience the last hint of autumn colour in the grounds, let off some steam in the play areas and enjoy takeaway food and drinks.
Autumn Colour this year is themed around the Japanese art of Forest Bathing and the importance of immersing yourself in nature to improve health and wellbeing.
Visitors can follow the trail which takes in Anne Boleyn’s Walk and Diana’s Walk or for those wanting a longer stroll, Lake Walk, the Japanese Tea House folly and Smugglers Walk offer spectacular colour and interest.
Those wishing to stick to the main paths can marvel at the classical statuary in the Italian Garden; admire the giant topiary chess set in the Tudor Garden and stroll through Blue Corner. The Loggia, overlooking the 38-acre lake, is the perfect spot to relax before exploring the many cascades, grottoes and fountains.
Please note that Diana’s Walk and parts of the Italian Garden are closed due to maintenance work.
Hever Castle is ‘Good to Go’
Hever Castle has been awarded VisitEngland We’re Good to Go industry standard, confirming it is adhering to the Government’s COVID-19 guidance.
Measures in place at Hever Castle include pre-booked systems to restrict visitor numbers, one way systems to enable social distancing, additional cleaning of facilities, the use of Perspex shields and a cashless payment system.
Those coming to the gardens are reminded that they can visit an outdoor public place with the people they live with, their support bubble or when on your own with one person from another household.
Videos have been produced explaining the different measures in place in the gardens and what to expect when visiting.
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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.
