The Castle has woken up from its winter hibernation and signs of spring are appearing in the Gardens! Join us for an exciting year ahead and find out what’s on in February and later this spring.
From 11 to 28 February, see Hever Castle’s gardens burst into life with 160,000 snowdrops, early crocuses and seasonal blooms including camellia, quince, hellebores and ‘Early Sensation’ daffodils. Follow a self guided spring trail* through the grounds and explore the newly redesigned Winter Garden. Join gardener Felix Green for a 15 minute Winter Garden Talk at 11:30 on selected February dates. A walk in the gardens at this time will provide a welcome boost to flagging winter spirits.
*We recommend that you wear suitable footwear such as Wellington boots as the ground may be boggy in places and check the website before travelling.
Looking for a fun February half term adventure? Bugs, Boots & Backpacks invites families to explore the outdoors at Hever Castle with hands on, nature inspired activities. Children can build their own bug hotels using natural materials, create clay creatures, discover the giant bug hotel and enjoy creative workshops with Catkin and Conker, ending with a lively muddy Boot Parade.
Activities take place on selected dates from 14 to 22 February, 11:00 to 16:00, and are included with admission unless stated otherwise.
For the first time, Hever Castle has teamed up with award winning animation studio Aardman and the Royal Entomological Society to bring the Lloyd of the Flies Augmented Reality Bug Hunt Trail to the grounds. Using a mobile device, families can scan markers around the gardens to unlock interactive AR scenes, meet Lloyd B Fly and friends, take photos and tick off bugs on their trail list. Perfect for younger visitors seeking fun, active learning outdoors this February.
Discover a world-first exhibition exploring one of history’s most debated faces. Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn brings together the largest ever gathering of portraits believed to depict Anne Boleyn, including a ground-breaking newly identified contemporary image unveiled for the first time.
Developed from new research by Hever Castle historian Dr Owen Emmerson, the exhibition traces how Anne’s image has changed over 500 years and reveals new scientific findings about Hever’s famous ‘Hever Rose’ portrait. You are invited to examine the evidence and vote for the likeness you believe best represents Henry VIII’s most enigmatic queen.
For the second year, Hever Castle hosts the internationally acclaimed Earth Photo Exhibition, in partnership with Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society. Set across the Castle grounds, the exhibition features striking images from the 2025 Earth Photo competition, exploring nature, people, forests, landscapes and climate change. Using the Castle and gardens as a dramatic backdrop, it invites visitors to reflect on our planet’s beauty and fragility.
On display until 1 March and located on Anne Boleyn’s Walk.
Show your mum just how much you love her with a wonderful family day out to Hever Castle on Mother’s Day Weekend. The historic Castle and stunning gardens is the perfect place to say thank you and enjoy a family day out over the weekend of 14 and 15 March 2026.
For an extra special visit you can experience a luxury afternoon tea in the oak panelled Tudor Suite, overlooking the picturesque Castle and formal lawns. Choose from 12:00 or 14:30 (sold out in 14 Mar), sittings lasting 1.5 hours.
With close to 120,000 daffodils and 250,000 trumpet blooms flowering across the grounds, visitors can enjoy a spectacular display that symbolises renewal and new beginnings.
From guided garden tours with expert growers to floral demonstrations, castle displays and photo opportunities, Dazzling Daffodils offers a perfect spring day out. Wander through the gardens at your own pace or join a talk to learn more about the heritage, cultivation and varieties of daffodils grown here at Hever Castle.
Booking is now open for the 2026 Hever Festival Theatre season, bringing live theatre, music, comedy and family shows to the stunning grounds of Hever Castle. Audiences can enjoy a carefully curated programme featuring drama, classical and contemporary music, family favourites, and special one-off events, with over 40 performances already on sale.
At the heart of the festival is the purpose-built Two Sisters’ Theatre, designed for comfort and atmosphere. Every seat is under cover, while the transparent roof lets you enjoy sunshine by day and stars by night. Clear walls can be closed in cooler weather, maintaining a sense of being surrounded by the gardens.
Season highlights include Motown & More with Natalie Williams’ Soul Family, The Ed Sheeran Experience, Iolanthe, Treasure Island, The Dusty Show, General Medical Emergency Ward 10, and The Last Night of the Hever Proms.
Full programme details and tickets: www.heverfestival.co.uk
Nothing is more quintessentially English than a rose garden in full bloom and the award winning rose gardens at Hever Castle display more than 5,000 roses that create a kaleidoscope of colour and wonderfully perfumed aromas.
With acres of glorious vibrant gardens, Hever Castle’s award winning venues offer the perfect treat to combine summer living with timeless beauty.
Whether you choose a simple drinks reception on the Tudor Suite Lawns, lovingly created canapés on the Loggia Terrace, a barbeque under the camellia clad Pergola, or a dinner dance in the lakeside location of the Guthrie Pavilion, the dazzling display of beautifully laid gardens never fails to deliver a summer party venue that impresses at every turn and makes for a perfect party idea!
Only 1 mile from the Castle’s main entrance you will find the friendly and welcoming Golf Club. 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.
The Championship Course is a Par 72, 18 hole course comprising of the Kings and Queens nines.
The Princes Course is a Par 35, 9 hole course that provides a good test of golf.
Explore our 3-Month Seven-Day Trial Membership for £295.
Available throughout February, March and April, this trial offers full access to our courses and facilities, providing an ideal opportunity to experience everything Hever Castle Golf Club has to offer before choosing full membership.
Scroll to the top of ‘what’s on in February’, see our full calendar for the year.
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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.
