PRIVATE PARTIES

Celebrate at Hever Castle & Gardens

Hever Castle is an unforgettable venue when it comes to organising a private event, Whether you’re planning an anniversary celebration, a notable birthday or a ‘just because’ gathering of family and friends, Hever Castle offers a selection of beautiful venues to choose from. Whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a lavish party, let us create a lasting memory that will live on for many years to come. Guaranteeing unobtrusive service combined with first class comfort and cuisine, both lunch and dinner options are available. Perhaps combine your visit with a private guided tour of Hever Castle and for those who like to let their hair down, dancing can be arranged as dusk falls.

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Hever Castle 
Hever
Edenbridge
Kent TN8 7NG

Tel: +44 (0)1732 861800
Email: privateparties@hevercastle.co.uk

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CASTLE CELEBRATIONS

Arrive in style to the castle forecourt and welcome your guests across the drawbridge to experience the splendour of the function rooms within Hever Castle. Offering panelling, carved columns and impressive fire places combined with a fine collection of paintings and antiques, Hever Castle is second to none when it comes to entertaining. Access for private events is available all year round for evening receptions and dinners from 6.30pm and for lunches on days when the castle is closed to the public. The castle is closed to the public throughout January and on Mondays and Tuesdays, November to February, excluding school holidays. The castle can accommodate up to 64 guests for a drinks reception in the Inner Hall and up to 40 guests in the Castle Dining Hall in a banqueting style table arrangement. A private guided tour can be arranged as part of your event allowing your guests to fully appreciate the history of Hever Castle and a selection of entertainment including a Tudor Minstrel in traditional costume with an array of beautiful period instruments can also be organised. A facility for dancing for up to 120 can be arranged in The Moat House, a short stroll via The Drawbridge from the castle.

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ASTOR WING CELEBRATIONS

The Astor Wing, created in Tudor style is a private Edwardian Wing attached to Hever Castle, taking on the appearance of a Tudor Village. Arrive to the private gated entrance and enjoy the comfort and country house charm of this historic venue. Within the Astor Wing there are three interconnecting, beautifully appointed function rooms that make up the Tudor Suite. Surrounded by the formal Tudor Suite lawns there is a picturesque outside terrace area for drinks receptions overlooking the castle. The Tudor Suite can accommodate up to 64 guests for lunch gatherings or dinners. After your event, relax in the comfy sofas of The Music Room or challenge your guests to a game of billiards in the Billiards Room. Exclusive use and upgrades to combine the Castle in conjunction with an Astor Wing event can be arranged subject to availability. A private guided tour of Hever Castle can be organised as part of your event, allowing your guests to fully appreciate the history of Hever Castle. A selection of entertainment, including a Tudor Minstrel in traditional costume with an array of beautiful period instruments, can also be arranged. A facility for dancing for up to 120 can be arranged in The Moat House, a short stroll from The Astor Wing.

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ITALIAN GARDEN CELEBRATIONS

The Guthrie Pavilion at Hever Castle offers a stunning waterside location in the award winning Italian Gardens. Surrounded by the Rose Gardens, The Guthrie Pavilion can be hired in conjunction with The Loggia which overlooks our 38 acre lake and boasts its own Trevi inspired fountain. The Guthrie Pavilion has been extensively refurbished in Palladian style with high vaulted ceilings and columns from floor to ceiling to reflect the style of the Italian Gardens. During the spring and summer months this striking setting really comes into its own, with drinks and canapés being served on the Italian Loggia as long balmy evenings are filled with the scents of a multitude of floral blooms. Drinks receptions on The Loggia can accommodate up to 200 guests and can commence from 6.30pm. A short walk via Pergola Walk, bedecked with an array of camellia, will bring your guests to The Guthrie Pavilion where they will be seated for dinner. Seating is on round tables for between 100 and 200 guests. Alternatively informal buffets and barbeques are available. Finish your evening with dancing and fireworks over the lake to create a lasting memory of your time at Hever.

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Accommodation

There are 28 stunning bedrooms at Hever Castle, recently refurbished and fit for a King, graded five stars by Quality in Tourism. Expect period colours, panelled walls and vaulted ceilings. Several rooms boast four posted beds and roll top baths. All offer luxury, antique furnishings and rich fabrics. Some rooms have stunning views across the formal lawns of The Astor Wing, others across the apple orchard to the castle. All are en suite with period features combined with modern day luxury.

Catering

The stunning location in the heart of the Garden of England is complemented by a varied menu which offers a choice of seasonal dishes, produced by our own highly acclaimed and talented team of chefs. Using only fresh, and when possible, local produce, our menu’s offer an eclectic array of dishes complementing most tastes. We believe that your guests’ enjoyment of our food is fundamental to the success of your event and should you have any specific requirements, our Chef would be happy to discuss them with you and create your perfect menu.

  • I wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the team there and everyone involved in our event. It was absolutely fabulous, a most memorable experience ever. Ian and I had such a great time as did all the guests. I knew it would be wonderful but it really exceeded all expectations so thanks hugely for all the help everyone put in to make it so good.

    The food was delicious and the cream teas much appreciated, plus the staff on the day were excellent, very helpful and friendly and nothing seemed to be too much trouble.

    So back down to earth now unfortunately but incredible memories for us.

    Jackie Dockreay January 2017

  • I would just like to say thank-you to all the staff at Hever Castle that made Chris’s birthday such a success.

    The venue, food and tours were all amazing and to top it all we had fabulous weather. It will be a memorable 2 days for years to come. I know everyone had a ball.
    Many thanks and best wishes

    Joanna Thomas. Birthday celebrations September 2016

  • I just wanted to say a big Thank you to Nicky and everyone involved at my party last Saturday. They were so helpful and worked very hard to make everything go well. Many of my guests commented on how attentive they all were to them.
    It was a perfect day and all my family and friends enjoyed themselves and are still telling me how wonderful it all was! They loved the setting and we were so lucky the weather was good enough to wander around the grounds. The Afternoon Tea was excellent and you can tell chef that there were so many scones we were eating them in my garden the next day ! It was lovely to see the Castle on our own and have time to appreciate it in the evening light. The tour guides were very good. The evening brightened up so much we were outside playing croquet and drinking until it was dark. I just wish we could have carried on longer!
    Thank you for all your help Harriet for organising this and sorting out all my requests - it was a very special day.

    Vanessa May 2016

  • A big thank you to you both for all the help you gave us in order to make our Pearl Wedding Anniversary Party last Saturday so special.
    Everything ran smoothly and just as we wanted.
    Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves too, with many complements on the beautiful venue, fantastic food and entertainment.
    Please pass on our grateful thanks to all the waiting staff, kitchen staff and especially your chef. The Trio said that chef had a chat with them while they had their meal, and said that they had never had such a good meal at a gig before and were impressed with the helpfulness of the staff towards them.
    All overnight guests loved their rooms and breakfast. Our grandchildren had got very excited before hand and everything lived up to their expectations too!

    Carole & Mike Pearl Wedding Anniversary celebration February 2016

  • Tim and I just wanted to say a big thank you to you, Ian and his wonderful team. Everything was perfect on Saturday. We all had a truly wonderful time. Everyone was friendly, helpful and attentive but not obtrusive. All the arrangements were excellent, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere of the whole afternoon was just lovely, and will be long remembered.

    Caroline Kirk January 2016

  • Thank you so much for organising Saturday night. It was a great success and everybody really enjoyed them selves. I can not think of anything that did not go according to plan (or pretty close to it) on the night.

    You were excellent at organising everything and it all worked out really well. I was particularly impressed with the professional well organised approach you to took to getting the fine details right.

    The Castle decorations were also absolutely specular on a cold clear night so it really was perfect.

    I think as predicated we did not drink much at the bar - everybody was up dancing most of the time.....!

    Jonathan Land 40th birthday celebration Dec 2014

  • Please pass on my huge thanks to all the Hever staff on providing an excellent service on my birthday. Notwithstanding the rains at lunch time they soon cleared to allow us to fully participate in all the afternoon activities and it all went incredibly smoothly. I have had glowing feedback from guests and it was a memorable day and evening so well done to the Hever team!

    Mario Jacovides 50th birthday celebrations Oct 2014

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