The Great, a comedy-drama about the rise of Catherine the Great saw scenes filmed at Hever Castle.
Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia from 1762 – 1796 and overthrew her husband Peter III to become leader.
She was the longest ruling female leader of Russia and helped make the country a strong power in Europe.
A film crew of over 100 people spent a few days filming on the Loggia in the Italian Garden of Hever Castle as part of the TV show in January 2019.
Created by Tony McNamara and starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, The Great was released in May 2020.
Hever Castle’s Loggia was used as the ballroom as part of a meeting by Peter III of Russia (Nicholas Hoult).
Nearby Kent location, the St Clere Estate was also used to film various battle scenes.
Other locations used for The Great were York, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Caserta in Italy but none of the filming took place in Russia.
Hever Castle held an exhibition in 2019 showcasing some of the TV programmes and films which used the historic attraction as a backdrop.
Two dresses from the film Anne of the Thousand Days and a sword dredged from the moat after filming for The Passionate Pilgrim starring Eric Morecambe and Tom Baker were among the items on display.
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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.