Summer, summer, summertime! At Hever you can unwind – or explore to your heart’s content! Find out what’s on in July & August 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. During your visit you can enjoy amazing mazes, picturesque playgrounds, gorgeous gardens, wonderful walks and brilliant boating!
Heroes and Villains School
Jousting at Hever Castle
Supercar Sunday
Hever in History
Falconry Displays
The Festival Theatre
Medley Court
New Golf Academy Membership
Throughout the summer holidays (22 July – 3 September) your little ones can take part in a series of hands-on activities and challenges as part of Heroes and Villains School.
Heroes and Villains School begins daily at: 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 on the Winter Lawn and ends on the Castle Forecourt.
Heroes and Villains School is included in a Gardens Only or Castle & Gardens admission ticket.
Pre-book your tickets online to save.
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: 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30
August: 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 25 – 28
Jousting is included in a Gardens Only or Castle & Gardens admission ticket.
Pre-book your tickets online to save.
Head to Hever Castle on Sunday 6 August for Supercar Sunday, a car event organised by Challenge the Road.
A whole host of stunning super cars with their own individual stories will be on display in the gardens with the Castle as a stunning backdrop. You will even have the chance to get up close to the F1 racing car driven by World Drivers Champion Nelson Piquet!
Supercar Sunday is included in a Gardens Only or Castle & Gardens admission ticket. Additional costs apply for racing simulators.
Pre-book your tickets online to save.
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, falconry displays will be taking place and the Knights of Royal England will be returning to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament.
Hever in History is included in a Gardens Only or Castle & Gardens admission ticket.
Pre-book your tickets online to save.
So you can see there is every reason to visit The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle over the coming months. Events take place between Sat 22 July – Wed 30 Aug, daytime and evenings. For further information and booking click here.
Enjoy a staycation with the whole family this summer in Hever Castle’s self-catered Holiday Cottage.
Dating back to 1903, Medley Court is a luxurious four bedroom holiday cottage forming part of the Astor Wing.
Although Medley Court is now just over one hundred years old, its appearance is that of a Tudor house, the standard of decoration and comfort is outstanding and it still retains the warm, relaxed feel of a family home.
Tickets to the Castle & Gardens are included with every stay and do not need to be booked separately online.
Looking to get back into golf or take your golf game to the next level? Look no further! Discover our brand-new Academy Membership category at Hever Castle Golf Club, offering an exclusive 3-month experience that includes everything you need to enhance your skills and immerse yourself in the world of golf.
To enrol or learn more, Call 01732 700771 opt 1 or Email Peter Parks at [email protected].
Let the golf adventure begin!
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.
