Yes. Advance online booking is essential as tickets are limited.

Tickets may be available on the gate, subject to availability. As numbers are limited, we strongly recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Your ticket includes exclusive evening access to the gardens from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Please note that during this event the Castle, restaurant, cafés, shops, playground, Yew Maze, Water Maze, Lake Walk, Woodland Walk, indoor attractions, boating and archery will not be available.

Absolutely. Half Moon Lawn will be the heart of the evening, with live music, traditional garden games and refreshments, making it the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy a summer evening together. If you’re looking for a quieter experience, there are plenty of peaceful areas throughout the gardens to enjoy a stroll or picnic.

Yes. Reduced ticket prices are available for Annual Members. You’ll need to enter your membership numbers when booking online and present your membership cards on arrival. If you’re unable to provide a valid membership card, the difference to the full admission price will be payable.

No. Complimentary tickets are not valid for special events.

No. Partner offers are not valid for special events. This includes, but is not limited to, Tesco Clubcard Vouchers, Historic Houses, RHS, Gardeners’ World and Armed Forces offers.

As with many special events, a booking fee helps cover the additional operational costs of delivering this exclusive experience.

If you have booked to stay in the luxury Bed and Breakfast or our holiday cottage Medley Court on one of these evenings then you will be given admission tickets on arrival to enjoy the After Hours experience during your stay.

Absolutely! Bring a picnic, along with a blanket or camping chairs, and make yourself at home on Half Moon Lawn or find a peaceful spot elsewhere in the gardens.

Yes. You’re welcome to bring folding or camping chairs, along with picnic blankets, to make yourself comfortable during the evening. Please be considerate of other visitors when positioning your chairs.

Yes. You’re welcome to bring your own alcohol and it will be available to purchase on the evening. Please drink responsibly.

Drinks, doughnuts, pizzas and ice creams will be available to purchase throughout the evening from Half Moon Lawn.

No. BBQs, disposable BBQs and camping stoves are not permitted anywhere in the grounds.

Live music will take place on Half Moon Lawn from 6.45pm–7.45pm and 8.00pm–8.45pm, creating a lively focal point for the evening.

Yes. While Half Moon Lawn offers a vibrant atmosphere, the wider gardens provide plenty of peaceful spaces to explore. Enjoy an evening stroll through Anne Boleyn’s Walk, Diana’s Walk and Sunday Walk, or simply find a quiet spot to relax with your picnic.

Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the grounds provided they are kept on a lead at all times. Water bowls will be available around the site. Please clean up after your dog and, during hot weather, consider whether it is appropriate to bring them and never leave them in a parked car.

For the safety of all visitors and to help protect the gardens, bikes and scooters are not permitted within the grounds.

Yes. If you need to leave the grounds during the event, please speak to a member of staff before exiting, who will advise you on the re-entry process.

Yes. We encourage you to capture your evening at Hever Castle and share your photos using #heverafterhours. Please be mindful of other visitors when taking photographs.

Yes. The event is suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. If you require any assistance, please let a member of our car parking team know on arrival. Further information is available in our Access Guide.

Yes. Parking is free for all visitors.

The event will go ahead in most weather conditions, so we recommend dressing appropriately for the forecast.

Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be exchanged unless the event is cancelled by Hever Castle.

If severe weather creates a safety risk and the event has to be cancelled, ticket holders will be contacted by email. Where possible, an alternative date will be offered. If this isn’t possible, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that booking fees are non-refundable.

The event will go ahead during warm weather unless conditions are deemed unsafe. We recommend bringing sun protection, staying hydrated and considering the welfare of young children and dogs. Drinking water will be available on site.

No. The grounds close to daytime visitors at 6.00pm and reopen for After Hours guests at 6.30pm. A valid After Hours: Summer Picnic Evenings ticket is required to attend the evening event.