Hever Castle

Hever Castle, a castle with over 600 years of history in Kent

Hever Castle is a 14th-century double-moated castle located in Kent, England, known for having been the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The estate, which covers 125 acres of grounds, includes the castle and award-winning gardens, and presents itself as a year-round visitor destination, with programmes that change according to the season.

What to see in the castle and gardens

A visit to the estate combines the interior of the castle with the historic gardens. Among the attractions spread across the estate are mazes, play areas, a lake walk, miniature model houses, the KSY Military Museum, boating and archery. The programme also includes a festival theatre and historical activities.

The estate presents itself as suitable for different types of visit: families, groups, school trips, romantic getaways, leisurely walks, get-togethers and gardening-focused stays.

Events and seasons

The events calendar includes seasonal offerings. Among those announced at the time of analysis are Christmas at Hever Castle 2026/2027, from 20 November to 2 January 2027; Autumn Colour 2026, from 28 September to 1 November 2026; and Halloween Half Term in Kent, from 17 October to 1 November 2026. Talks with leading UK horticulturists and practical workshops are also announced.

Weddings and private and corporate events

Hever Castle offers wedding spaces in Kent, with different settings and packages, and allows ceremonies to be held in locations such as the Astor Wing or the Italian Garden. For corporate and private events, the estate has the Astor Wing, the Guthrie Pavilion in the Italian Garden and various areas of the castle itself, presented as spaces with their own character and with privacy in a historic setting.

The estate is also offered for filming and photography, as well as summer and Christmas parties.

Accommodation and dining

Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate there are two overnight accommodation options, aimed at both golf breaks and partner accommodation. The dining offer is spread across several points on the estate: the castle and gardens, the golf club and the Eden restaurant for evening dining.

Golf and wellbeing

Hever Castle Golf Club has a 27-hole course in Kent, located approximately one mile from the castle's main entrance, with a Trackman driving range, tuition, club shop, dining at the Waterside and membership options, golf days and vouchers. The wellbeing centre has five treatment rooms and offers wellbeing services in the estate setting.

Sustainability and shop

Hever Castle holds a Silver rating in green tourism. Among the measures it declares are the use of local products where possible, a biomass boiler to heat the estate and solar panels. The online shop sells products such as golf vouchers, the Anne Boleyn Bear, a Book of Hours teapot and earrings, among other items.

Location and contact

Hever Castle Golf Club, Hever Rd, Edenbridge, TN8 7NP, United Kingdom