Hever Castle
Hever Castle, built in the 13th century, is riddled with history and has impressive grounds for you to enjoy. Stroll round the English and Italian gardens and take in the beauty of the flowers, ponds and water features. The castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, who became Queen of England when she married King Henry VIII in 1533. Since 1983, the castle has been owned by Broadland Properties Limited and open to the public. The castle has a homely atmosphere and houses historic 16th century Tudor portraits, furniture and tapestries. Other artifacts include two magnificent Books of Hours (prayer books), both signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. Costumed figures of Henry VIII and his six wives in the Long Gallery add to the atmosphere and is popular with the children. The Council Chamber in the thirteenth century gatehouse contains collections of historic swords, armor, instruments of execution, torture and discipline.
The Castle is open as follows:-Wed to Sun 02 to 29 November
Gardens open: 10.30am
Castle open: 11am
Last entry: 3pm
Final exit: 4pm Wed to Fri 30 November to 18 December
Gardens open: 10.30am
Castle open: 11am
Last entry: 3pm
Final exit: 4pm Sat to Sun 30 November to 18 December
Gardens open: 10.30am
Castle open: 11am
Castle last entry: 4pm
Gardens last entry: 5pm
Final exit: 6pm Evening Specials 8-9, 15-16 December
Gardens open: 5pm
Castle open: 5pm
Castle last entry: 8.45pm
Gardens last entry: 8.30pm
Final exit: 9.30pm Mon to Fri 19 to 24 December
Gardens open: 10.30am
Castle open: 11am
Last entry: 3pm
Final exit: 4pm Sat and Sun 19 to 24 December
Gardens open: 10.30am
Castle open: 11am
Castle last entry: 4pm
Gardens last entry: 5pm
Final exit: 6pm Daily 24December to 02January
Gardens open: 10.30am
Castle open: 11am
Last entry: 3pm
Final exit: 4pm Closed 25December
Make big savings with a Hever Castle Annual Pass - pay once and visit all year. An Annual Pass allows you entry as many times as you like during 12 months from the date of purchase. That's unlimited access to the Castle and Gardens and all the *facilities within the grounds, or alternatively get yourself an Annual Pass that just allows you to make the most of the 38 acres of Gardens and lake. Choose your Annual Pass from the options available below. Adult Annual pass - Castle and Gardens £33.25
Adult Annual pass - Gardens only £27.31
Child Annual Pass - Castle and Gardens £19.00
Child Annual Pass - Gardens only £17.81
Senior Citizen Annual Pass - Castle & Gardens £28.50
Senior Citizen Annual Pass - Gardens only 23.75
Family Annual Passes also available.
Santa’s Grotto
Tickets are selling fast for Santa's Grotto. Your children will be able to visit Father Christmas when he arrives at his magical snowy grotto. He'll present them with a gift of the same value as their ticket price. Choose your children's visiting day and time from the options available below. Please note that grotto tickets do not include the price of admission to the Castle Grounds. If planning to visit the Grotto on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Thursday 15th or Friday 16th December please note that you will also need Christmas Evening Special Tickets as well. See the other Christmas Events 1-24 December
Hever Castle Highlights:
- Step inside the walls of Hever Castle, climb the spiral staircases and explore the historic rooms.
- If you are feeling brave visit the collection of armor as well as the instruments of execution, discipline and torture.
- Witness daring jousting tournaments, beautiful falconry and skilful archery demonstrations that feature in the castle's special events.
- Go boating on the beautiful 38 acre lake and see how much wildlife you can see.
- Kids can enjoy the Adventure Playground and even find their way through the Henry V111 Tower Maze. The Yew Maze and The Splashing Water Maze are fantastic for adults and children. Challenge each other to a race and see who can find the way out first.
- The Open Air Theatre is a great place to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy a peaceful summer's evening of entertainment.
- Check out the detail of the model houses in the castle's superb collection.
Food & Drink
At Hever Castle there are some great places to have something to eat before continuing your action packed day. The Pavilion Restaurant near the lakes and gardens serves a selection of delicious food and drink. The Moat Restaurant, which over looks the castle also serves tasty food and has a Moat Grab and Go section serving sandwiches, children's lunch bags, ice cream tubs and drinks. Accessibility:
- Gardens: Mostly accessible as most are on one level. The majority of steps are ramped. The water maze is also suitable for wheelchair users.
- Castle: Unfortunately there are no ramps into the Inner Courtyard of the castle which makes access difficult and impossible for electric chairs. The ground floor is accessible to wheelchairs; however, other levels must be reached via spiral staircases and therefore can not be accessed.
- Facilities: The restaurants, book shop, gift shop, and the miniature model house exhibition all have wheelchair access. Toilet facilities for disabled guests can be found near the Entrance Lodge and in the restaurants.
You can hire a wheelchair at the gift shop for a refundable deposit. It is advisable to book these before you visit. A carer enters the castle for free with every disabled guest. Guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs for the deaf can enter all facilities including the castle.
Good For:
Families with Teens Facilities:
Restaurants, shop and toilets (including toilet facilities for the disabled). Accessibility:
• Good wheelchair access in the castle grounds and to the facilities
• Limited access to the castle
• Wheelchairs for hire
• Guide dogs welcome
• Carer enters for free with every disabled guest. Location:
Hever Castle Ltd,
Hever,
Nr Edenbridge,
Kent TN8 7NG
Tel: 01732865224
Fax: 01732 866796
email: mail@hevercastle.co.uk Directions to get there can be found here.
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