Castle Rooms
Head inside the Castle and discover wood panelled rooms, roaring fireplaces and a vast collection of paintings.
Castle Visits
Castle Days Out to Remember
Timelines
These easy-to-use timelines enable you to learn more about key events in Anne Boleyn’s life and Hever’s past owners.
Castle History
Spanning more than 600 years, the history of Hever Castle is rich and varied. You can learn more about the Castle’s history here.
Owners
Uncover more about the twelve different families that have owned Hever Castle from 1383 to the present day.
Things To Do
History Events & Exhibtions
If that’s not enough, there are plenty of historical events and exhibitions taking place throughout the year.
Stays for History Lovers
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 castles of Kent and Sussex.
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
Photography is allowed for personal and non-commercial use within the Gardens, Castle and surrounding buildings. To protect paintings and objects, copyright of loans, individual privacy and the overall visitor experience we ask visitors to refrain from using tripods, selfie sticks and flash photography in the Castle.
Hever Castle & Gardens offers an extensive range of filming and photography locations for film, TV, fashion shoots, commercial shoots and wedding shoots. Find out more about filming and photography.
Yes, this access guide does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our visitors. Further information and the current accessibility statement can be found here.
Hever Castle and Gardens is privately owned and we are not part of the National Trust or English Heritage.
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.