
Hever Castle has been named as a winner in Tripadvisor’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025, following a year of outstanding reviews from its visitors.
The Travelers’ Choice Awards celebrate businesses around the world that consistently deliver fantastic experiences. Tripadvisor bases its awards on reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period, with Hever’s high ranking being earned in the category for ‘the top 10 per cent of things to do worldwide’.
Hever Castle & Gardens is the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and offers visitors the chance to visit a historic castle with centuries of history. Its stunning gardens and impressive playgrounds ensure a memorable day out for the whole family.
As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with tourists, visitors and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of favourite places to visit.
Millions of attractions worldwide compete for the accolade of being among Tripadvisors’ award winners.
“Congratulations to Hever Castle & Gardens on its recognition in our Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President of Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”
Hever Castle has a strong track record in the Travelers’ Choice Awards, being named a winner in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Last year’s award saw Hever recognised for its commitment to sustainability, taking into account a wide range of initiatives aimed at preserving the environment and enhancing its visitor experience.
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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.
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