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 60 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 60 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 Restaurant 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 180 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.

  • On November 3rd, 2018, I had the pleasure of entertaining 28 good friends to dinner at Hever Castle, with overnight accommodation in the Astor Wing. It was a truly wonderful event. The Hever setting was unequalled, the food was superb, and the service could not have been better. Even the weather did its very best for us! My guests were extremely happy - several of them said it was the best weekend they had ever had! Now we're looking for a good excuse to do it all again!"

    The Countess of Roden. October 2018

  • Emma and I can hardly find the words !
    Yesterday’s party was not just another good party but it was outstanding.
    Roland was absolutely brilliant, the food was exceptional (the lamb,especially, could not have been cooked better). The whole meal was delicious. The service was superb, and the staff were lovely, always smiling.
    We had the most wonderful day, and each one of our guests said that it was one of the best parties that they had ever been too.
    The Red Arrows paid us a visit and then waited till we got home before flying low over our house.
    I cannot thank you and all your team enough for the complete organisation of the party. The whole day was fabulous.
    We will of course be in touch as soon as we have the pictures and would love to come down to see you then.
    Best regards and repeated thanks,
    Tim and Emma

    Tim Gould Birthday party August 2018

  • On behalf of the Briggs family please pass on our huge thanks to you and all of the team at Hever that looked after us so splendidly on Saturday for our mother’s 90th birthday celebrations.

    The cottage, the venue, the food, the grounds, the attention to detail (including delivery of the flowers and cake) and the attentiveness of the staff was perfect in every way. Everyone was truly impressed with absolutely everything. You and your team added to the magical memories our mother, we (the Briggs family) and all of the guests left with. (Even though most of us did not want to leave this superb location!)

    Thank you and your team once again for making this event so special for us all

    Kind regards

    Freda

    Freda Birthday celebrations June 2018

  • Hi Stephanie, I'm glad you're back because I wanted you to know how Saturday night went. I was wishing you were there so that you could see all your brilliant planning coming together. It was just totally perfect. Your team are absolutely excellent. I will be sending this feedback in a more formal manner but just so you know I was so so happy.

    Carla Berryman October 2017

  • Sarah, just a short note to say what a fabulous time we had last night.Chris and the team were superb and looked after us all so well. Our meal was fabulous, delicious and beautifully presented.
    Dante was great as you had promised and we were even blessed with great weather. Finally, thank you for all your guidance and organisation in helping us to pull together a really memorable evening.

    Kevin & Sue August 2017

  • We had a wonderful day at Hever, and all our guests have been full of compliments for every aspect of the event. The luncheon was very highly praised by everyone, the morning tour was much appreciated and outdoor facilities (including the pool) were well used. The organisation overall was discreet yet welcoming. We know how much work and thoughtfulness went into the planning of the occasion; please accept our personal thanks for your part in that.

    Elyot & Hilary June 2017

  • All of our guests were overwhelmed by Hever Castle, the rooms, the food, the service and all of the staff, who were most welcoming and helpful.
    I cannot express my absolute delight with our choice of celebrating my granddaughter's christening party weekend held at the castle.Your help, together with Harriett, Stephanie and Ria (to mention a few) made my life so much easier in organising the splendid event.
    So, my great thanks and appreciation to you all, and I will most definitely introduce you to anybody who asks me for special events and celebrations.

    Trudie June 2017

  • 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

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