From blossom to bluebells, Hever Castle & Gardens have got spring covered this year with a colourful celebration that promises to delight.
With thousands of tulips, spring bedding, cherry and apple blossom galore, magnolias, early rhododendrons, wisteria, hyacinths, camassias and bluebells, there’s much to celebrate in the grounds.
Enjoy self-guided tours from 20 April – 1 May, and during 20 – 24 April, the gardening team will be leading tours, providing a unique insight into the celebration of spring at Hever, and offering gardening tips and advice.
Plus learn some floristry skills with Narayanee from The Flowered Garden 20 – 24 April and with Emma from from Fuller-Wilke Florals 27 April – 1 May.
On 25 April enjoy 3 hours of Oxted’s brass band, and on 26 April Epsom & Ewell Silver Quintet, performing live on Half Moon Lawn, perfect for music lovers of all ages
See how the grounds are looking with our Spring Watch.
Please note that RHS Memberships and Gardeners’ World 2for1 offers are valid during this event. See the partner offers page for exceptions and further information.
Included in admission
Take a self guided tour of the garden. Download your map in advance or collect a copy on arrival.
Dates: Daily
Location: Throughout the grounds
Join Hever Castle’s gardeners for a tour around the gardens.
Dates: Monday 20 – Friday 24 April
Times: 11:30 (duration 45 minutes)
Location: Please meet at the Information Hut
Learn how to make a hand-tied bouquet, create a joyful spring vase, and share tips on seed sowing and cutting dahlias with Narayanee from The Flowered Garden. Each session will end with time for questions and answers.
Dates: Monday 20 April – Friday 24 April,
Times: 14:00 (duration 30 minutes)
Location: Outside Hever Shop (location is weather dependent)
Join Emma from Fuller-Wilke Florals as she demonstrates how to create an elegant, natural arrangement using flowers and plants, styled in an ornamental box or flowerpot.
Dates: Monday 27 April – Friday 1 May
Time: 14:00 (duration 20 minutes)
Location: Garden Exhibition
Have your photo taken in our beautiful spring arch with a stunning backdrop of the Castle!
Enjoy 3 hours of Oxted’s brass band, performing live on Half Moon Lawn, perfect for music lovers of all ages
Date: Saturday 25 April
Times: 12:30, 14:00, 15:30 (duration 1 hour)
Location: Half Moon Lawn
Enjoy 3 hours of Epsom & Ewell Silver Quintet, performing live on Half Moon Lawn, perfect for music lovers of all ages
Date: Sunday 26 April
Times: 12:30 – 13:30, 14:00 – 15:00, 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Half Moon Lawn
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Always check the latest details before travelling. Hever Castle reserves the right to close all or part of the Castle, grounds, catering outlets and activities. Please note that use of partner offers may be restricted on some dates, please check before booking.
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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.
