Unfortunately this event has been cancelled for 2025.
Celebrate the dazzling beauty of dahlias this September with the launch of Dahlia Days at Hever Castle & Gardens. Enjoy the gardens in full bloom, with over 270 dahlia specimens and more than 150 vibrant varieties to admire.
Join award-winning garden writer Val Bourne for inspiring talks on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September, included in your admission.
A must for garden lovers and a stunning late-summer experience for all.
Included with admission unless otherwise stated.
To mark this new event, we’re delighted to welcome award-winning garden writer Val Bourne for two special talks. Val will share her enthusiasm and expertise on dahlias – a plant that’s recently enjoyed a fashionable resurgence and now finds pride of place in cutting gardens and floral displays alike.
Hever’s Head Gardener Neil Miller, a self-confessed dahlia devotee, and his team will also be on hand to offer insight into the Castle’s own collection and tips on growing these beautiful blooms at home.
When: Thursday 4 September at 14:30 & Friday 5 September at 11:30
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Where: Dahlia Border
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