You can book a tour of the venues by contacting the weddings team via [email protected] or 01732 861800.
Alternatively you can watch a virtual show round of the venues via our YouTube channel
An ‘Astor Wing’ ceremony only wedding takes place in the Astor Wing of Hever Castle in the oak panelled Tudor Suite Sitting Room which overlooks the castle and formal lawns. The Astor Wing was commissioned by William Waldorf Astor in 1903 when craftsmen used original Tudor tools in order to retain the authenticity. The result is a series of beautiful Tudor style buildings joined to the castle and connected inside. Following a ceremony we request that the wedding party stays to enjoy a drinks reception either within the Tudor Suite or, if weather allows, on the private Tudor Suite lawns with the Castle as a spectacular backdrop for photographs.
An Astor Wing ceremony can be conducted between midday and 3pm, bookings can be taken up to a year in advance on a Sunday or a Monday and 4 months in advance for a Saturday. For Tuesday to Friday dates, please contact the Weddings Team to discuss.
Minimum numbers for an Astor Wing ceremony only wedding are 4 and maximum numbers are 60.
An ‘Italian Garden’ ceremony only wedding, available April to October (excluding bank holiday weekends), takes place under the beautiful arched columns of the Italian Loggia with views across the 38 acre lake. As the Loggia is located in an area of the estate that is part of the day visitor attraction, an Italian Garden ‘ceremony only’ wedding takes place at 10am with guests arriving from 9.30am. This ensures minimum disruption from day visitors and offers a private and peaceful setting for you to conduct your vows. This magical lakeside location can be extended to a drinks reception where guests can take in the views from the stone piazza complete with our very own Trevi-inspired Fountain. We request that ‘ceremony only’ couples stay on for a drinks reception after the ceremony (access until midday) with photograph opportunities in the gardens.
Minimum numbers for an Italian Garden ceremony only wedding are 4 and maximum numbers are 180.
Bookings can be taken up to a year in advance for Sunday to Thursdays and 4 months in advance for a Saturday; excluding school holidays and bank holiday weekends.
The Castle grounds open to the general public at 10.30am but the Loggia will have restricted access to members of the public until midday.
The stunning bedrooms at Hever Castle, recently refurbished and fit for a king, have been graded five stars by Quality in Tourism. Expect period colours, panelled walls, 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; all are en suite with period features combined with modern day luxury.
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.
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.
Please view our various ‘wedding types’ below for further information on each venue, their capacities, and the associated package.
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
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.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
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.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.
