

Experience 700 years of history at the romantic double-moated 13th century castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I.
Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. No matter what time of year you visit you are guaranteed a breath-taking display.
An open air venue set in the gardens of Hever Castle presenting a wide selection of shows.
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A luxury collection of 28 stunning bedrooms located in the Astor Wing & the Anne Boleyn Wing, an Edwardian Wing attached to the Castle and connected inside.
A luxurious four bedroom ‘five star gold’ rated property, forming part of the Astor Wing and accommodating up to 8 guests
A superior selection of unique, self-catering holiday cottages situated throughout the UK in areas of outstanding natural beauty.
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With a choice of four function spaces each venue has its own unique character and all areas are available for corporate and private events.
For the ultimate golf break in Kent, stay in five-star luxury in the accommodation at Hever Castle and play our 27 hole Championship Course,
A range of classes and treatments are available to members and visitors at the Golf Club.
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Day tickets can be purchased on admission or online. Online tickets cannot be purchased on the day of your visit.
Annual Membership provides unlimited admission for 12 months from the date of issue. Visit just 3 times to start saving.
Anne Boleyn was born in c.1501, probably at Blickling Hall in Norfolk. Her father was Thomas Boleyn, who had been Squire of the Body at the funeral of Henry VII, and was knighted at Henry VIII’s coronation. Anne’s mother Elizabeth Howard, was descended from King Edward I and formed part of Catherine of Aragon’s first household.
The Boleyn family moved to Hever Castle in c.1504 when Thomas Boleyn inherited the Castle from his father William.
Anne Boleyn’s father Thomas Boleyn, sent her to Burgundy to the court of Margaret of Austria.
Anne and her older sister Mary Boleyn became the French Queen Claude’s attendants. Thomas Boleyn recalled Mary back to England a few months later and Anne stayed in France for six years.
Anne Bolyen returns to England. Mary had been Henry’s mistress for two years. Anne joins Catherine of Aragon’s household. Anne, Mary and their brother George take part in the Chateau Vert dance for Henry VIII at York Place. Thomas Boleyn is appointed Treasurer of the Royal Household.
Anne falls in love with Henry Percy a nobleman who served in Cardinal Wolsey’s retinue. The couple become betrothed but the marriage was stopped by Cardinal Wolsey on the orders of King Henry VIII. Anne is banished to Hever Castle and Henry Percy is sent to London by his father.
Henry VIII begins writing love letters to Anne Boleyn. The letters are lost shortly afterwards. Perhaps stolen from Anne by Catholic agents linked with Campeggio, Pope Clement VII or Charles V. The letters resurface in the seventeenth century at the Vatican.
Thomas Cranmer grants the annulment of the marriage between Catharine of Aragon and Henry VIII. Anne secretly marries Henry VIII and is crowned Queen. In September she gives birth to Elizabeth (later Elizabeth I)
In January Catherine of Aragon dies at Kimbolton Castle.
In April Mark Smeton is arrested for committing adultery with Anne Boleyn. The following month Henry Norris, Francis Weston, William Brereton are arrested and charged with adultery and treason. Anne’s brother George is accused of incest and treason.
On 17th May Norris, Weston, Brereton, Smeton and George Boleyn are beheaded. Two days later Anne Boleyn is beheaded. Eleven days later Henry VIII marries Jane Seymour.