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Hever Castle has been named as the top attraction in Kent in a Which? survey.
Over 2,000 Which? members were asked to rate 63 historic attractions across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and give scores out of 5 stars for different aspects of the experience.
Fountains Abbey and Royal Yacht Britannia came in joint first place with a score of 88%.
Hever Castle scored 80% and was rated above Dover Castle and Leeds Castle, the only other attractions in Kent included in the list as well as Hampton Court Palace and William Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn scored 4/5 for entertainment and engagement, 4/5 for facilities, 3/5 for food and drink, 4/5 for lack of crowds and 3/5 for value for money.
A visit to Hever Castle is a perfect day out for the whole family with 150 acres of open space, glorious gardens, the fun Water Maze (will you get out without getting wet), historic Yew Maze and three play areas including the Tudor Towers adventure playground.
The splendid rooms of the Castle contain fine furniture, tapestries, antiques, an important collection of Tudor paintings and two prayer books inscribed and signed by Anne Boleyn herself.
In the holidays visitors can also try their hand at archery or boating on the Hever Lake.
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
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.
