Step inside Hever Castle after hours for an exclusive evening of history, expert insight and dining.
Taking place on Monday 19 October, this special experience offers the opportunity to explore Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn once the Castle has closed to daytime visitors, with members of the curatorial team on hand to share fascinating insights into the exhibition and answer questions.
The evening begins with a welcome drink and introductory talk in the Inner Hall, before guests explore the exhibition and discover more about the portraits, objects and stories featured within it.
The experience concludes with a two-course dinner in the atmospheric Tudor Suite Dining Room, with a choice of standard or vegan menu. Guests will be seated at shared tables for dinner.
With exclusive after-hours access to Capturing a Queen and the opportunity to meet the experts who helped bring the exhibition to life, this is a unique way to discover more about Anne Boleyn’s enduring image.
Location: Hever Castle and Tudor Suite Dining Room
Time: 6pm–10pm
Cost: £95 non-members, £85 annual members, £60 carers
Enjoy an exclusive after-hours visit to Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn, accompanied by an introductory talk from members of Hever Castle’s curatorial team and a two-course dinner in the Tudor Suite.
6pm – Arrival and welcome drink
6.30pm – Introductory talk with Dr Owen Emmerson, Kate McCaffrey and Alison Palmer in the Inner Hall
After the talk – Explore Capturing a Queen after hours, with members of the curatorial team available throughout the exhibition
8.30pm – Two-course dinner in the Tudor Suite Dining Room. Guests will be seated at shared tables.
10pm – Carriages
The evening begins with a welcome drink at 6pm, followed by an introductory talk in the Inner Hall with Dr Owen Emmerson, Kate McCaffrey and Alison Palmer.
With their specialist knowledge and involvement in Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn, the curatorial team will share insights into the exhibition and the research, stories and objects behind it.
Following the talk, guests can explore the exhibition after hours. Members of the curatorial team will be in different areas of the exhibition, giving guests the opportunity to ask questions and discover more about the portraits and objects on display.
At 8.30pm, guests will move through to the atmospheric Tudor Suite Dining Room for a two-course dinner.
£95 non-members
£85 annual members
£60 carers
A booking fee applies.
This event is for guests aged 18 and over.
Due to the location of the exhibition on the upper floors of the Castle, this event is not accessible to wheelchair users and includes a narrow spiral staircase to exit the exhibition. Full details of the Castle’s accessibility information can be found in our [Castle Accessibility Guide].
Guests should arrive via the Top Gate entrance and park in the gravel car park, where staff will direct you. Please then walk to the front of the Castle for check-in.
At the end of the evening, guests will exit via Astor Wing Reception, with vehicles exiting via the Astor Wing gate.
There are 55 tickets available for this event.
Guests will be seated at shared tables for dinner.
Tickets cannot be resold, exchanged, transferred to another date or refunded. Standard day ticket terms and conditions apply.
The event is off sale at 5pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn explores one of the most debated questions in Tudor history: what did Anne Boleyn really look like, and why does it still matter? The book presents striking new insights into Anne’s image and how it has been shaped over time. Written by Kate McCaffrey & Owen Emmerson and published to accompany the 2026 exhibition, it offers a fresh perspective on one of England’s most fascinating queens.
Kate & Owen will be on-hand at the After Hours event to sign your copy of Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn
Always check details before travelling. Hever Castle reserves the right to close all or part of the Castle, grounds, catering outlets and activities, and to change or cancel and events. Please note that use of partner offers may be restricted or not valid on event days.
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