Christmas at Hever Castle has been named a finalist in the top industry awards, the Beautiful South Awards.
The historic attraction’s popular annual festive event is up against Go Ape, Bracknell, South of England Show 2021, Ardingly and Wakehurst – Glow Wild, Haywards Heath, in the Experience and Event of the Year category.
Globalls – Indoor UV Mini Golf, Brighton Marina and Light Up Wiston, Steyning have been highly commended.
Christmas at Hever Castle offers an experience to remember with over a year’s worth of preparation.
In 2020 visitors entered the magical world of Neverland, following a festive Peter Pan themed trail through the grounds.
The interactive trail, all made bespoke inhouse, led visitors through the Lost Boys’ camp to the Mermaid Lagoon, Native American camp and past the Crocodile and Captain Hook’s pirate ship, ending with Nana in her kennel.
In front of the Castle there was a traditional Carousel and fairground stalls including a coconut shy and hoopla.
A grotto and toy workshop were created, adding to the unforgettable experience for children visiting Father Christmas.
As dusk fell, the gardens were illuminated with up-lighting and colour washes.
Run by Tourism South East in partnership with Services for Tourism Ltd, the awards recognise achievement in the tourism industry over the last 18 months.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 25 April.
Staff celebrating a triple win in 2019 at the Beautiful South Awards
Hever Castle has previously won the following at the Beautiful South Awards:
2019 – Gold Award in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category, joint Gold with Blenheim Palace in the Wedding Venue of the Year category and Bronze in the Small Hotel of the Year category
2018 – Bronze Award in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category
2017 – Gold Award in the Boutique Accommodation of the Year category
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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.
