Treat your little ones to a spine-tingling visit to Hever Castle over the Half Term break.
We’re delighted to share that the Halloween Half Term event has been extended to 2 November to accommodate Half Term dates beyond Kent. Partner Offers will be accepted during the second week (27 October – 2 November).
Explore the Castle grounds on the Bones and Giggles Halloween Trail as you search for clues to claim your reward. Spot bony beings getting up to spooky mischief in the most entertaining scenes, including a skeleton party, pumpkin picking and camping.
Look out for Halloween spooky characters roaming the grounds and be entertained with interactive stories along the way (Select dates).
Halloween themed craft activities will engage spooky young minds in the Garden Exhibition with ‘make your own movable skeleton friend’ craft fun or, for younger visitors, there’s a chance to have a go at skeleton silhouettes.
Themed face painting is available for children to enjoy on select dates during the Halloween Half Term holiday, subject to weather.
Included with admission unless otherwise stated.
18 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER
Get ready for an unexpectedly fun-filled event where skeletons dive into a series of quirky activities!
Join us as these bony beings engage in their favourite pastimes in the most unique, spooky, and entertaining ways imaginable. Search for the missing 6 letters made up of bones, piece them together to uncover the word, then head to the Information Hut to collect your treat!
18 – 31 OCTOBER
Look out for spooky characters roaming the grounds and be entertained with interactive stories along the way, our skeletal crew can’t wait to meet you!
Time: 11:00 – 17:00 (18 – 25 October) 11:00 – 16:00 (26 October – 31 October)
18 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER
This hands on craft activity invites you to create your own skeleton, cutting out the skeleton pieces, use paper fasteners to attach together and assemble your skeleton to make them move! Or using paper, chalk and stencils create your own skeleton silhouette.
Daily from 18 October – 2 November
Time: 11:00 – 17:00 (18 – 25 October) 11:00 – 16:00 (26 October – 2 November)
Location: Garden Exhibition
Face painting by Carol Slone, from Sparkles Face Painting.
Dates: 18, 19, 23 – 26, 29 – 31 October
Time: 12:00 – 16:00 (Last face paint 15:45)
Location: Outside Lavender Loos
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.
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
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.
