Hever Castle & Gardens has been named as Finalist in the inaugural Group Travel World Awards.
Hever is among the final six nominees in the category for Best Group Friendly Attraction (Small). This is one of just a handful of prestigious prizes being awarded out in this year’s ceremony.
The Group Travel World (GTW) Awards are among the highlights of the group travel industry’s year and highlight the huge importance of group travel to tourism.
The awards ceremony takes place at The President Hotel, in London’s West End, on Thursday 27 November. The ceremony is being hosted by the cast of Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience, who will be giving the traditional awards night a theatrical twist.
Whether you are a group travel organiser, a teacher, or member of the travel trade planning trips and tours in Kent, Hever Castle has a selection of experiences and packages to suit the interests and needs of groups and schools alike.
With a host of group benefits and special packages, Hever Castle provides the perfect setting for a group day out.
As well as private guided tours of the Castle, Hever offers a variety of garden tours and other specific packages, depending on the time of year, with a selection of appetising food options too.
A dedicated member of staff will assist with your planning, and will guide you every step of the way to ensure that your group visit is a memorable one.
Whatever type of group visit you are planning, large or small, Hever Castle will be delighted to help you plan a perfect day out.
Find out more about Hever’s group packages here.
Hever Castle has been receiving a number of top awards and nominations in recent months. It was named as a winner of the School Travel Awards 2025; won two further top honours at South & South East In Bloom; is a Finalist in two categories in Tourism South East’s 2025 Beautiful South Tourism Awards (with results to be announced on 9 December); and was a Tripadvisor Awards Winner for 2025.
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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.
