Summer, summer, summertime! At Hever you can unwind – or explore to your heart’s content! Find out what’s on in July at Hever Castle.
With the promise of a warm summer on the horizon, get your diary out and pencil in our upcoming events for a summertime to remember.
Hever Castle’s famous jousting contest returns this month and the battle is set to be as fierce as ever. And when you’ve got a breather to think about yourself, why not treat yourself and a loved one to a delicious Afternoon Tea.
Jousting at Hever Castle
Hever in History
Spellbound Summer
Afternoon Tea
Annual Membership
Celebrations
Hever Castle Golf & Wellbeing
The Knights of Royal England return to battle it out at the annual Hever Castle Jousting Tournament. Spectators will be treated to a thrilling show as the brave knights compete for points to find this season’s champion. Witness spectacular displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with Royal Box.
Jousting is taking place on the following dates:
July: 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31
August: 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26 – 29
Pre-book your tickets online to save 10%.
Jousting is free to all Annual Members.
Throughout the summer holidays (22 July – 31 August) take part in a series of free hands-on activities and enter the magic of Hever during medieval times.
Join our resident sorcerers and learn the tricks of the trade. Find out how to cast spells and how to execute the perfect wand waving technique. Pick up your broomstick and defend the castle from the dragon. Come dressed as fairy-tale characters, your favourite witch or wizard or perhaps as a brave knight. The list goes on!
After Spellbound Summer, see if you can help the Knights of Royal England find their lost shields. You’ll need to walk all around the gardens to track them down. Once you’ve found the shields, head into the Castle* and see if you can spot numerous eggs that have been laid by the dragon.
Pre-book your tickets online to save 10%.
Spellbound Summer & Shield Quest is free to all Annual Members.
(*Castle ticket required)
Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the Anne Boleyn Wing, a room flooded with natural daylight with views through leaded windows across the orchard to the Castle.
This experience includes access to the Castle & Gardens (depending upon the ticket type chosen).
Sittings are at 30 min intervals between 13:00 and 15:30 and last for 1.5 hours.
Afternoon Teas must be pre-booked and are subject to availability.
Dates Available:
• Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 July
• Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August
• Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 September
• Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 October
Step back in time at Hever Castle during the August bank holiday weekend. Immerse yourself in different periods of history with encampments and re-enactments from the Middle Ages to as recent as 20th Century. Get up close to weaponry and suits of armour and try them on for size.
Plus, the Knights of Royal England will be returning to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament – see more.
Pre-book your tickets online to save 10%.
Hever in History is free to all Annual Members.
Annual Membership provides free daytime entry throughout the year. Over the summer we have plenty going on to keep everyone entertained including jousting, falconry displays, mazes and playgrounds.
But if that isn’t enough, here are a few more reasons be a member.
Photo credit: Helen England
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 700 years.
Today the Astor Wing together with the Guthrie Pavilion in the Italian Garden and areas of the Castle itself are available for weddings, corporate events and private events. Each venue has its own unique character and offers peace, privacy and seclusion in one of the most historic and beautiful settings in England.
If you are looking to get married this October, we still have availability for an Astor Wing wedding on the following dates:
Friday 14 October
Saturday 15 October
Sunday 16 October
Friday 21 October
Friday 28 October
Saturday 29 October
+ midweek availability.
Please call 01732 861800, email [email protected] to discuss an event or [email protected] to enquire about weddings.
We have brought forward the popular Twilight Offer to 2pm allowing you to enjoy the delights of our Championship Course, during the peaceful early afternoon period, for just £35 a full £20 cheaper than our usual rate.
Only have time for 9? No problem, you can now book to play the front 9 of our Championship Course (Kings) for just £25.
Available from 2pm Monday to Thursday.
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.
