Name: Hever Castle
Rating: 5.0

Hever Castle

Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG, UK

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Description

Hever Castle is located in the village of Hever, Kent, near Edenbridge, Set in 125 acres of glorious grounds, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. During your visit you will discover award-winning gardens and a rich and varied history.

Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. Only 1 mile from the Castle’s main entrance, you will find the friendly and welcoming Hever Castle Golf Club also Explore 600 years of history in the Castle, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, discover magnificent award-winning gardens and so much more.

Price starts from £24.65 for Adults, £13.65 for Children(5-17) and £64.50 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Hever Castle: Dating back to the 14th century, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I. It formed the unlikely backdrop to a sequence of tumultuous events that changed the course of Britain’s history, monarchy and religion.
Gardens: Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds at Hever Castle. Marvel at the Pompeiian Wall and classical statuary in the Italian Garden; admire the giant topiary chess set and inhale the fragrance of over 5,000 rose bushes in the quintessential English Rose Garden.
Golf: Only 1 mile from the Castle’s main entrance, you will find the friendly and welcoming Hever Castle Golf Club. Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, this 27-hole Kent golf course will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Mazes: Intriguing visitors with their many twists, turns and surprises, Hever Castle boasts a historic English Yew Maze and a splashing Water Maze in its stunning grounds. These amusing family activities will test your sense of direction and memory as you find your way to the centre or reward.
Play Areas: Hever Castle boasts multiple play areas for kids of all ages to enjoy.
KSY Military Museum: Learn about the Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry through interactive, imaginative displays that bring to life the stories of their soldiers from 1794 to the present day.
Miniature Model Houses: Discover the fabulous Miniature Model Houses, which can be accessed via the Hever Shop. This unique collection of 1/12 scale model houses, was commissioned by the current owners of Hever Castle, from the master English miniaturist furniture maker, John J. Hodgson.
Lake Walk: The 38 acre lake, the brainchild of William Waldorf Astor, was excavated and constructed by 800 men who were contracted in December 1904 to “carry on the works regularly and continuously by day and night (except on Sundays) when so ordered” and complete the work in two years! The lake was filled in July 1906.
Archery: Come and have a go at the ancient sport of archery. Available during the Kent school holidays and at weekends until and including the autumn half term, have-a-go archery is suitable for both adults and children.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: The Moat Café serves a wide range of hot and cold meals.

What to see

Events:

Autumn Colour 2025: 29 September - 31 October 2025, 10:30 - 18:00. As the air turns crisp and a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside, pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints.
Autumn Aromas Aromatherapy Course: 05 October 2025, 10:30 - 13:00. Learn the art of aromatherapy using citrus, spice and wood essential oils for health and wellbeing. Join us for this relaxing hands-on Autumn Aromas workshop, facilitated by Anne Bila, and be introduced to nature’s very own pharmacy and how you can benefit from these essential oils.

For more upcoming events please visit: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Castle & Gardens:

Adult: £24.65 Online & £27.40 On Entry.
Child(5–17 years): £13.65 Online & £15.15 On Entry.
Child(0–4 years): FREE
Family(2 adults/2 children OR 1 adult/3 children): £64.50 Online & £71.65 On Entry.
Senior (60+)/Student: £21.85 Online & £24.30 On Entry.

Gardens Only:

Adult: £19.35 Online & £21.50 On Entry.
Child(5–17 years): £12.15 Online & £13.50 On Entry.
Child(0–4 years): FREE
Family(2 adults/2 children OR 1 adult/3 children): £53.05 Online & £58.95 On Entry.
Senior(60+)/Student: £17.50 Online & £19.45 On Entry.

Annual Membership:

Adult: Starts from £64.60
Child(5-17): Starts from £40.50
Family: Starts from £177.40

For more information please visit: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/prices/annual-membership-prices-benefits/

Pricing URL: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Grounds Open: 10:30
Castle Opens: 12:00
30 Mar – 25 Oct 2025 : 18:00 final exit.
26 Oct – 2 Nov 2025: 16:30 final exit.
3 Nov – 20 Nov(Wed – Sun): 16:30 final exit.

Address: Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG, UK

Post Code: TN8 7NG

Council: Sevenoaks

County: Kent

By Car: Hever Castle is located 30 miles from central London, 3 miles southeast of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever. It can be reached via junction 10 of the M23, and is signposted from junctions 5 and 6 of the M25 and the Hildenborough exit of the A21.
By Train: Trains run from London Victoria and London Bridge (via Oxted or East Croydon) to Edenbridge Town Station, and then take a taxi for three miles to the castle. Contact Country Hire and Go Taxis, telephone 07723 054863 or Relyon Taxis, telephone 01732 863800. We suggest that you book a taxi in advance for both legs of your journey. Hever Station (next on line, unmanned and no taxis) is a one-mile rural walk to the castle. (Map of walk from station to castle). As you leave the platform you will also see another map on your left. This will guide you to Hever Castle, but you simply need to look out for red and white wooden posts.
By Air: Gatwick airport is 30 minutes away, Heathrow airport is one hour away. Hever can then be reached by road or rail as above.
By Sea: Dover is 1½ hours away by road as is the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone.