Hever Castle and Gardens
What's included:
- 125 acres of glorious grounds
- Free audio guide with castle ticket
- Children's play areas
- Mazes
- Lake
- Model houses & military museum
Discover centuries of history at the childhood home of Anne Boleyn set in award-winning gardens.
Explore the splendid Castle rooms containing fine furniture, tapestries, antiques, an important collection of Tudor paintings and two prayer books inscribed and signed by Anne Boleyn herself.
Enjoy the magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. Marvel at the Pompeian wall and classical statuary in the Italian Garden; admire the giant topiary chess set and inhale the fragrance of over 4,000 roses in the quintessential English Rose Garden.
Kids can let off steam in the adventure playground, while visitors of all ages enjoy the challenge of finding their way through the Water Maze* and the 100 year old Yew Maze. There’s a fascinating collection of Miniature Model Houses, a boating* Lake, a Military Museum and a warm welcome awaits you in the shops and restaurants.
You can even stay the night in the luxury Hever Castle Bed and Breakfast, and the estate provides a magnificent backdrop for events and weddings.
*Seasonal
Gallery
Opening times
& directions
Opening times: 10:30 - 16:15
Opening times and days vary throughout the year; please visit the website for full details of current opening times.
Hever Castle & Gardens,
Hever Road,
Hever,
Edenbridge,
Kent TN8 7NG,
United Kingdom
Accessibility
Before booking, you should read the Access Guide in full, although a summary of the Castle information can be found below.
This access guide does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our visitors.
For full accessibility details, see the website.
Frequently asked questions
Do you allow dogs in the grounds?
We welcome dogs in the grounds as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times and in all areas of the grounds including Lake Walk and Woodland Walk and even on the Rowing Boats. With the exception of assistance dogs, dogs or other animals are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, shops, Castle, mazes, play areas or Festival Theatre. There are water bowls provided for them at both our Moat Café and at the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant where there is also outside seating. There is a stand where dogs can be tied and left in the Castle Courtyard if you wish to visit the castle, but this is not supervised and they are left at your own risk. We request that you do not leave dogs in your car whilst visiting on warm days. Dogs are not permitted in the Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
Please clear up after your dog.
Do you allow picnics in the grounds?
We do allow picnics, there are a few picnic benches located outside the Hever Shop. Otherwise, you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy at one of the many picnic areas in the grounds. Horse Shoe Lawn provides a perfect setting with sun and shade and a picturesque castle view. Half Moon Lawn is another popular choice with views of the pond, fountain and pretty bridges across the moat. Venture further afield and you will discover Two Sisters’ Lawn adjacent to the Theatre which is surrounded by delightful flower beds and an abundance of ornamental trees. Or follow signs for Lake Walk and choose a secluded spot.
Are you members of National Trust or English Heritage?
Hever Castle and Gardens is privately owned and we are not part of the National Trust or English Heritage.
