In the Garden
Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 150 acres of glorious grounds at Hever Castle. Marvel at the Italian Garden; admire the Tudor Garden and inhale the fragrance in the Rose Garden and more.
Gardens To Visit
Garden Days Out To Remember
Seasons
The gardens at Hever Castle are home to an ever-changing display of wonderful plants and shrubs throughout the seasons. Whatever season you choose to visit you are guaranteed a breath-taking display.
Garden History
The gardens at Hever Castle were the brainchild of William Waldorf Astor and were laid out 1904 – 1908 by Joseph Cheal and Son, turning marshland into the spectacular garden that you see today.
Nature & Wildlife
Nature and wildlife is abundant throughout the glorious grounds. There is a huge variety of small mammals, birds, water fowl, fish, amphibians and insects that call Hever Castle & Gardens home.
Things To Do
Garden Events
If that’s not enough, there are plenty of garden events taking place throughout the year to celebrate the Snowdrops, Daffodils, Tulips, Roses and Autumn Colour in the beautiful grounds.
Garden Stays
With so much to fit in there is the option to enjoy an overnight stay or short break in Hever Castle’s luxury accommodation. You can even explore the other local gardens of Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
Bed & Breakfast
The Bed & Breakfast incorporates 27 five star gold bedroom located in an Edwardian Wing.
Holiday Cottage
The Holiday Cottage, Medley Court, can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms.
FAQs
We welcome dogs in the grounds as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times and in all areas of the grounds including Lake Walk and Woodland Walk and even on the Rowing Boats. With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs or other animals are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, shops, Castle, mazes, play areas or Festival Theatre. There are water bowls provided for them at both our Moat Café and at the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant where there is also outside seating. There is a stand where dogs can be tied and left in the Castle Courtyard if you wish to visit the castle, but this is not supervised and they are left at your own risk. We request that you do not leave dogs in your car whilst visiting on warm days. Dogs are not permitted in the Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
Please clear up after your dog.
Hever Castle and Gardens is privately owned and we are not part of the National Trust or English Heritage.
The Moat Café serves a wide range of hot and cold meals. The food is seasonal and so changes often but you can expect to find a selection of fresh baguettes and sandwiches, light bites such as quiche and soup and full meals such as lasagne or fish and chips. Children’s portions are also available. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know. Find out more about our Eateries.
Book Tickets
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
Stay
Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hire
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.
Eat & Drink
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Golf
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.
Wellbeing
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.