Step back in time at Hever Castle during the August bank holiday weekend. Immerse yourself in different periods of history with encampments and re-enactments from the Middle Ages to as recent as 20th Century. Get up close to weaponry and suits of armour and try them on for size.
Watch and enjoy the battle displays and demonstrations in arenas within the grounds.
Plus, falconry displays will be taking place and the Knights of Royal England will be returning to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament.
Please note that loud bangs/cannons will be firing through the day with part of this event.
Included in admission unless stated otherwise.
Discover various encampments of different eras.
Dates: Daily, 10:30 – 17:00
Location: Throughout the grounds
Come and enjoy battle displays and demonstrations that will be taking place in one of the arenas.
Dates: Daily, timings will be displayed on chalk boards around the arenas
Location: Church Lawn & Half Moon Lawn
Watch a parade of re-enactors; they will be starting on Church Lawn and collecting various ages as they walk through the grounds, then onto Half Moon Lawn, past the Castle and finishing back on Church Lawn.
Dates: Daily, 17:00 (duration 10 minutes)
Location: Throughout the grounds
Watch an archery display & combat display.
Dates: Daily, 11:30 & 16:00 (duration 45 minutes)
Location: Winter Garden Lawn
Watch the Knights of Royal England battle it out on saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat. Further information can be found here.
Dates: Daily, 13:00
Location: Events Field
Come and watch falconry displays from Willow’s Bird of Prey Centre. Further information can be found here.
Dates: Daily, 11:30 & 15:45
Location: Main Lawn
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.
