The 2025 Season at Hever Castle has started with an exciting programme of events and plenty to look forward to in the year ahead. The season started with Snowdrop Walk and Eco Week, celebrating both the beauty of nature and Hever’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. As we move into March we look forward the Daffodils, Mother’s Day and Easter.
What’s New?
You can learn more about these exciting developments below.
Membership Benefits & Updates
Annual members can continue to enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, with positive updates to family memberships. Full details can be found here.
A New Culinary Experience
Hever Castle has brought all catering services back in-house to enhance the quality and consistency of its dining experience. This change allows for closer partnerships with local suppliers, supporting sustainable, seasonal sourcing while reducing the Castle’s carbon footprint.
Alongside menu updates, we are also trialling a new customer flow system at the Moat Restaurant to improve service speed and overall experience. The Moat Restaurant now features both a takeaway section and a table service area, providing guests with greater flexibility in their dining experience. While the takeaway section offers a convenient option for those on the go, visitors who prefer a more relaxed experience can enjoy their meals in the table service area. Importantly, both menus are available to be consumed in the table service area.
We ask for your patience and welcome your feedback during this transition.
Exclusive Display in the Castle: The Costume of Wolf Hall
12 February – 2 November 2025
Visitors can step into the world of the Tudor court with a unique display of historically accurate costumes from the acclaimed TV adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.
Exhibition highlights include:
You can learn more about this display here.
Anne Boleyn: The Musical – World Premiere
2 – 30 August 2025
This summer, Hever Castle will host the world premiere of Anne Boleyn: The Musical. Produced by Historalia Productions UK, this immersive outdoor production will be performed in a specially constructed auditorium within the Castle grounds—offering a unique opportunity to experience Anne’s story in the very place where she grew up.
Tickets are on sale now. Learn more here.
Christmas in the Land of Oz
This Christmas, Hever Castle invites visitors to step into a magical adventure, as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to life throughout its historic gardens and rooms.
Follow the enchanting Yellow Brick Road through a world of festive enchantment, encountering familiar faces along the way—from the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion to the Good and Wicked Witches. Look out for Munchkinland, flying monkeys, and Toto, all leading to the dazzling Emerald City.
More information to follow.
Enhancing the Hever Castle Experience
Hever Castle continues to invest in improvements across the estate, including:
The team at Hever Castle looks forward to welcoming visitors throughout the season and appreciates the ongoing support of its members.
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.
