Top 10 reasons to visit Hever Castle in spring

March 04 2024 | Attractions Castle Garden

Hever Castle in Kent is a great place to visit whatever the season, but spring is particularly colourful.

As spring unfolds and warmer days beckon, there’s nothing quite like a delightful day out. Break out of the winter blues and plan a memorable adventure for you and your loved ones. For a quintessential English experience, look no further than Hever Castle, where you can combine rich history with gorgeous gardens and some great events and attractions!

Here are our top highlights for a spring day out at Hever Castle in Kent.

1. The spring flowers – from Dazzling Daffodils to the myriad of colours of tulips plus wisteria and blossom. Walls are covered in camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Spring bedding includes hyacinths, wallflowers and pansies. Hever Castle is a riot of colour at this time of year and so we will be enjoying a Celebration of Spring.
2. Enjoy Easter activities with workshops and trails for the whole family over the Easter holidays
3. Wander along to the Loggia, overlooking the 38-acre lake, to find the perfect spot to relax before exploring the many cascades, grottoes and fountains.
4. Amazing mazes – the seasonal Water Maze opens in spring. Do you have what it takes to get to the middle without getting wet? This is a maze with a difference! Or enjoy the challenge of finding your way through the 100 year old Yew Maze.
5. Learn about Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves and the Astor family – discover centuries of history with a visit to the double moated Castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Please note that some rooms of the castle will be closed – see here for the latest information.
6. Exciting playgrounds – let the kids run off some steam in the Tudor Towers adventure playground, Acorn Dell play area or try out the zipwire or swings.
7. Miniature Model Houses -Marvel at a miniature world of dollhouses from Medieval Times to the Victorians.
8. Military Museum -Learn about the Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry from 1794 to the present day.
9. Archery – during the school holidays (check here for exact dates and times).Try out the ancient sport of archery (extra charge – cash only).
10. Boating – From 29 March at weekends and during school holidays (check here for exact dates and times).Discover the serenity of the Lake in a rowing boat or a pedalo and take in the stunning views (extra charge).

Bring a picnic to enjoy food with a Castle view or sample some of the delicious dishes in Hever Castle’s Cafes and food outlets before finishing your day out with an ice cream.