Castle Canines is all about the pooches. Whether you own your own dog or just love them, there is something for everyone.
You will be able to enjoy displays and entertainment from a variety of different breeds including Pets as Therapy Dogs, Guide Dogs*, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People**, Medical Detection Dogs, huskies from the Siberian Husky Welfare Association and the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team**. Newfoundland Dogs in Action will be doing a water display on the lake, showing how they rescue people. (*Only on Saturday & ** Only on Sunday.)
Parade your pooch as part of the Hever Castle dog show (£1 to enter) with rosettes for the most Dashing Dog, Beautiful Bitch, Super Senior, Perfect Pup or Best Dressed Dog. On Sunday, owners can enter the Ravishing Rescue and Wonderful Wag categories as well.
You can also enter your hound into have-a-go agility (£1 to enter), how clever is your dog (£1 to enter) and seek advice on caring for their canine. During this weekend dedicated to your four-legged friends, there will also be a variety of stalls to browse.
View a gallery of photos on Hever Castle’s Pinterest.
Hever Castle & Gardens welcomes dogs on leads and the 125 acre grounds and Lake Walk are popular for owners both at Castle Canines or all year around.
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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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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.