Enjoy a magical Easter at Hever Castle with The Great Dragon Egg Hunt, a family friendly adventure set within the historic Castle grounds. Children and their families are invited to take part in a daring quest to find dragon eggs hidden across the estate.
Young adventurers will follow the trail, learn fascinating dragon themed facts and collect letters along the way to solve a secret word puzzle. Once complete, they can head to the information kiosk to reveal the answer and collect a prize.
Alongside the egg hunt, families can enjoy creative craft activities, themed encounters and the chance to meet a dragon over the Easter weekend. With spring flowers blooming throughout the award winning gardens, it is the perfect time to enjoy an Easter day out with the kids.
Included in admission unless otherwise specified.
Location: Castle grounds
Dates: Daily from 28 March to 19 April 2026
Time: 10:30 to 17:00
Cost: Included in admission
The dragons have hidden their eggs deep within the grounds and they need brave young adventurers to help find them. Embark on a magical quest around the estate, discovering hidden eggs, learning fun facts and collecting letters to complete the secret word challenge. Prizes are available once the quest is complete.
Location: Castle Forecourt
Dates: Friday 3 to Monday 6 April 2026
Times: 11:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 15:30
Duration: Approximately 15 to 20 minutes
Cost: Included in admission
Over the Easter weekend, families can meet Inferno the smoking dragon and enjoy a magical photo opportunity. In wet weather, Inferno will be resting his wings and Sapphire the friendly dragon will be on hand to meet young visitors instead.
Location: Garden Exhibition 28 March – 2 April & Think Tank 3 – 19 April
Dates: Daily from 28 March to 19 April 2026
Time: 11:00 to 17:00
Cost: Included in admission
Calling all brave adventurers. Children can design and make their very own Dragon Shield before setting off on their quest to find the dragon eggs. A fun, creative activity that adds an extra layer of excitement to the Easter trail.
Face painting by Carol Slone, from Sparkles Face Painting.
Dates: 28 & 29 March, 3 – 6, 10 – 12, 17 – 19 April
Times: 12:00 – 16:00 (Last face paint is 15:45)
Location: See map
First come, first served
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.
