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Step into our Garden...
We hope to see you soon...
For more information visit our website
hevercastle.co.uk
or call +44 (0)1732 861701 or email bookings@hevercastle.co.uk
Hever, Near Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG
Fax: +44 (0)1732 866796
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GROUP & TRAVEL TRADE
INFORMATION
2014
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn
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“Romantic Hever
Castle is one of my
favourite British
landmarks.”
Dame Judi Dench
“Hever Castle now
has one of the best
collections of Tudor
portraits after the
National Portrait
Gallery.”
Monty Don officially
opened our Japanese
Tea House Folly in
June 2013.
David Starkey
Welcome to 2014
Hever Castle and Gardens information guide
for the travel trade and group organisers
A NEW permanent exhibition looking at
the life of Anne Boleyn and the connection
to her childhood home, Hever Castle will
be opened during 2014. The exhibition in
the Castle’s Long Gallery brings 16th
century Hever Castle vividly to life with
costumed figures illustrating three key
events in Anne’s life at the Castle.
Attractions
Groups can enjoy a unique and memorable
experience exploring 700 years of history
at this unique double-moated 13th century
Castle and fascinating Tudor House which
was once the childhood home of Anne
Boleyn, the ill-fated second wife of Henry
VIII and mother of Elizabeth I.
All the essential information needed to
arrange a visit to beautiful Hever Castle and
Gardens can be found in the following pages.
The Castle
04
The Gardens
07
Admission rates
10
Opening times
10
How to book and pay
11
Special packages
12
Conference, banqueting and B&B
13
Events calendar
14
Guided tours
16
Audio tours
17
Disabled visitor information
17
Food and drink
18
Other facilities
18
How to get to Hever Castle
19
We look forward to welcoming your group in 2014.
More than just a castle... Award Winning Gardens • Events • Mazes • Miniature Model Houses • Open Air Theatre • Boating Lake • Shops • Adventure Playground • Portraits • Restaurants
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ATTRACTIONS
THE CASTLE
The oldest part of Hever Castle was
built around 1270 and consisted of
a massive gatehouse and enclosure,
surrounded by a moat and approached
by a wooden drawbridge
In the 15th century the Bullen family added
the Tudor house inside the protective wall,
and it was this home that Thomas Bullen,
father of Anne Boleyn, inherited in 1505.
Thomas and his wife Elizabeth had three
children. Their younger daughter, Anne,
became the ill-fated second wife of Henry
VIII and was beheaded by the sword in 1536.
When Thomas Bullen died in 1538, Henry
acquired the Castle from his deceased wife’s
family and in 1540 he gave it to Anne of
Cleves as part of his divorce settlement.
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Hever Castle then passed through the hands
of several families until it was bought in 1903
by the wealthy American, William Waldorf
Astor, who restored the Castle and created
the Italian Gardens. In 1983 the Astor family
sold Hever Castle and its estate to Broadland
Properties, a Yorkshire-based company owned
by the Guthrie family.
The gatehouse and curtain walls were
constructed in 1270, with a Tudor manor
house being added within the castle walls
by the Boleyn family.
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With a double moat and drawbridge,
the 13th century castle has splendid
panelled rooms containing fine
furniture, tapestries, an important
collection of Tudor portraits and
a new exhibition about Anne
Boleyn’s childhood.
STEP INTO THE AWARDWINNING GARDENS ALL
YEAR ROUND….
The beautiful gardens, which are a perfect
example of Edwardian design, were laid out
between 1904 and 1908 by Joseph Cheal & Son
The existing marshland was turned into a spectacular mixture of classical and natural
landscapes which include the Italian Gardens, topiary, the yew maze, the rose and
Tudor Gardens, a 38-acre lake, cascades, grottoes and fountains. June 2013 saw Monty
Don officially open our Japanese Tea House Folly, built on the edge of the lake on the
peninsula of Sixteen Acre Island.
Items of interest in the Castle:
Silver-plated clock, a replica of Henry
VIII’s wedding gift to Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII’s elaborate locks on
the Dining Hall doors
SPRING
Enormous Postillions’ Boots in
the Entrance Hall
Locally produced Tunbridge Ware
depicting Hever Castle in the Library
Anne Boleyn’s prayer books and
headpiece in the Book of Hours Room
The Oratory Chapel
Panel detail over the fireplace in Henry
VIII’s bedroom commemorating Henry
VIII, Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves
Spectacular swathes
of spring bulbs and
colourful border plants
make spring a wonderful
time to view the gardens
at Hever.
The story of the Tudors and particularly the
reign of Henry VIII can be viewed through the
comprehensive collection of portraits which
Hever Castle has acquired over recent years.
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ATTRACTIONS
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SUMMER
WINTER
In June a diverse selection of aromatic
roses can be found in the gardens, includes
over 4,000 bush and climbing varieties
planted in the quintessentially English
rose garden. During the later summer
months hot-coloured Mediterranean plants
burst into life on the Pompeiian Wall, and
hundreds of perennials in the Gertrude
Jekyll style long border are at their best.
The gardens at Hever are ever changing. As the colder months approach winter flowering shrubs
begin to bloom, and the malus and quince-like medlar fruits stand out against the beautiful stone
walls of the Italian Gardens. The dark green yew topiary becomes especially striking against the
winter sun when tinged with dew or a light dusting of frost.
AUTUMN
The lake walk
Visitors are able to take an hour long
nature walk around the lake and view the
waterfall and weir at the bottom of the
lake. Walkers are encouraged to look out
for a variety of waterfowl and birds on the
way, and see the three World War II pill
boxes built to defend a key crossing point
on the river Eden.
The mazes*
The Water Maze, the Tower Maze and the
100-year old Yew Maze offer a challenge
to visitors of all ages. Please check for open
dates and times at hevercastle.co.uk
or telephone +44 (0)1732 861701.
As summer progresses and begins to fade,
more than 400 dahlias create a dazzling
display of colour at Two Sisters’ Lawn.
Striking autumn colour can be found on the
Castle walls, through the Italian Gardens
and round the lake.
* Open April-October, weather permitting
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Boating on the lake
Boats are available for hire from the
Edwardian boathouse. Please check for
open dates and times at hevercastle.co.uk
or telephone +44 (0)1732 861701.
Miniature Model Houses
The exhibition of Miniature Model Houses
adjacent to the Hever Shop takes visitors
through the history of English country
houses from Tudor to Victorian times.
Shopping
Browse and be inspired in the Hever Shops
offering a wide selection of exclusive and
bespoke gifts, books, gardening products
and plants.
OPENING
TIMES
HOW TO
BOOK
Group rates (for groups of 15 or more
persons). The total must be paid in one
amount. Group rates can be applied only if
the group arrives in the grounds together.
Gardens open 10.30am
Castle opens 12 noon
To save time on arrival it is recommended
that groups pre-book their visits with the
Group Visits Coordinator.
15 February - 24 December
EARLY SPRING SEASON
15th February - 24th December 2014
15th - 23rd February: Daily
Telephone
+44 (0)1732 861701
Senior £11.25£9.75
26th February - 30th March: Wed - Sun
Last admission 4pm
Final exit 5pm
Email
bookings@hevercastle.co.uk
Student (16-19)
£9.90
£8.50
MAIN SEASON
Child (5-15)
£6.90
£6.60
31st March - 24th October: Daily
Last admission 4.30pm
Final exit 6pm
Castle and Gardens
Adult
Gardens Only
£12.25£10.25
Individual rates
(for groups of less than 15 persons)
Castle and Gardens
Adult
Gardens Only
£15.50£13.00
Senior £13.25£11.25
Child (5-15)
£8.70
£8.20
Family £39.70£34.20
(2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children)
All prices include VAT.
HOW TO PAY
AND COLLECT
YOUR TICKETS
25th October - 2nd November: Daily
Last admission 4pm
Final exit 5pm
WINTER SEASON
5th November - 28th November: Wed - Sun
Last admission 3pm
Final exit 4pm
29th November - 1st January:
See website for opening times
Information accurate at the time of
printing. Hever Castle reserves the right to
close all or part of the castle and grounds
and to change or cancel events. In the
event of adverse weather please check
before travelling hevercastle.co.uk
or telephone information line
+44 (0)1732 865224 for updates.
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Fax
+44 (0)1732 866796
Post
Hever Castle
Near Edenbridge
Kent TN8 7NG
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
TIMING
YOUR VISIT
The following are suggested times for a visit:
On arrival at the coach park, the group will
be met by a member of the Hever Castle
staff who will direct the organiser to the
ticket office at the main gate to confirm
numbers and collect tickets on behalf of
the group.
Payment should be made in one amount on
the day of the visit.
We accept all major credit cards
(not Amex or Diners)
Cheques
(payable to Hever Castle Limited)
Cash
(euros not accepted)
Vouchers are accepted and invoicing can be
arranged if required - please request at the
time of booking.
Each visitor will be issued with an individual
ticket at the appropriate rate on the day of
the visit.
Castle 1 hr
Gardens & Grounds 1½ hrs
Miniature Model Houses Exhibition ½ hr
Shopping & Eating 1 hr
Rowing and/or a walk around the lake 1-2 hrs
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ADMISSION
RATES
In the Footsteps of the Tudors
Hever Castle & Gardens and Penshurst
Place & Gardens. Visit two historic estates
in Kent brought together by the Tudors.
£20.50 (min. of 15 persons)
Only a half day’s horse ride from London,
Hever Castle was the childhood home of
Henry VIII’s second wife Anne Boleyn.
Following Anne’s execution and the
disgrace of the Boleyn family, Hever
passed to Henry VIII’s fourth wife,
Anne of Cleves - as did Penshurst Place,
which had become the property of
Henry VIII following the execution of
its previous owner.
Learn more of the history of these two
estates and their royal connections with
this special joint offer. First, a house tour
of Penshurst Place to discover the Place’s
rich medieval and Tudor history. Find out
why the Sidney family, who still own it to
this day, were gifted the property in 1552
by Henry VIII’s son, Edward VI. Then do
take time to wander the unique historic
Baroque gardens with records dating back
to the 14th century.
You will then travel just a few miles west
to romantic Hever Castle, the childhood
home of Anne Boleyn to which she returned
CONFERENCE
& BANQUETING
Penshurst Place
repeatedly during her long courtship with
Henry VIII. Here you’ll enjoy a leisurely
free flow visit through the intimate castle
and magnificent grounds. Take in one of
the best collections of Tudor portraits
outside London and then marvel at the
quintessential English gardens.
For just £20.50 this offer includes
entrance to Penshurst Place & Gardens
with a House or Garden tour, followed
by freeflow entrance to Hever Castle and
Grounds. Valid for 2014.
Only 20 minutes off the A21, via M25
Junction 5, M20 Junction 2A and the
A264, this special joint ticket offer is
available just for groups.
Both Hever and Penshurst Place offer
catering facilities. To book this offer or find
out more, please contact, Head of Visitor
Services at Penshurst Place & Gardens
on +44 (0)1892 870307,
email groups@penshurstplace.com
or visit penshurstplace.com.
Please note: House Tours of Penshurst Place need to
take place before the house opens to the public at
12 noon and take approximately 45 minutes.
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GROUP ACCOMMODATION
Group accommodation in The Astor Wing
of Hever Castle. For further information
please contact the events office on
+44 (0)1732 861 800 or email
stay@hevercastle.co.uk
Hever Castle offers a choice of venues which
can be booked on an ‘exclusive use’ basis for
corporate and private celebrations. Whether
your event is for 10 or 200, our Conference
& Banqueting Team will provide the perfect
solution to meet your requirements.
Both the historic Castle Dining Hall and Inner
Hall are available to hire when the Castle is
closed to the public. The adjoining Astor Wing
has a superb range of meeting and dining rooms,
and 18 luxurious bedrooms with en-suite
facilities. All are individually designed and
furnished to a high standard combining
contemporary and period style.
Situated in the award winning gardens
overlooking the 38-acre lake, the Guthrie
Pavilion, offers a light and airy venue for
corporate bookings and private celebrations.
There are a number of packages that can be
tailored to suit each client’s requirements
including a range of exciting team building
activities that can be organised on the Hever
Castle estate. The award winning 27-hole
Hever Castle Golf Club is also available for
use by all guests.
For further information please visit
hevercastle.co.uk or telephone the
Conference & Banqueting Team
on +44 (0)1732 861800.
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SPECIAL PACKAGES
FOR GROUPS
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EVENTS CALENDAR 2014
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The Snowdrop Trail at Half Term
February 15th - 28th (weather dependent)
Follow a trail of thousands of delicate snowdrops
starting to emerge from their winter hibernation the first sign that spring is just around the corner.
FA NEW
Living with Birds
February ½ Term 15th - 23rd
Come and learn about birds and nesting as we
give birds a home during National Nest Box
Week. Various activities including bird box
building*, bird spotting trail around the grounds
and a bird craft workshop.
FA NEW
Mother’s Day
March 30th
Spoil Mum on Mother’s Day with a memorable
family day out. Craft workshop and cupcake
decorating* for young visitors to make that
special gift to take home. Celebration menu in
the restaurant.
FA
Easter
April 5th - 21st
Family entertainment throughout the Easter
holidays with a host of activities including an
Easter hunt, craft workshop and Easter bonnet
competition. Spring bulbs and blossom burst into
life in the gardens, plus seasonal home cooked
food and hot cross buns in the restaurant. Event
supported by Lindt chocolate.
Long Bow Archery Display
April 12th - 13th
Bow archery displays from The Fraternity of St
George with techniques dating back to medieval
times. There will be practice displays, traditional
morning musters and speed shooting at marks
around the Hever Estate.
May Day Festival
FA NEW
May 3rd - 5th
Traditional celebrations to welcome in the
spring. Join the Lord and Lady of the May
as they dance around the Maypole, meet the
mythical Green Man from folklore, and follow
Jack-in-the-Green in a customary May Day
procession through the grounds as he wakes up
the gardens.
FA NEW
Edwardian Life
May ½ Term 24th - June 1st
Experience life in a grand country residence
in the early 20th century with fun for all the
family. Meet characters from the Edwardian era
with activities for children and traditional games
to enjoy. Come along in Edwardian costume,
there is a prize for the best dressed.
FA NEW
Hever’s Home Front
June 21st - 22nd
Step back to the 1940’s as re-enactors show what
it would have been like to live and work in the
country during the Second World War. Workshops
& activities show children what it would have
been like as a child at the time. Visit the tea
dance tent, where traditional afternoon tea will
be served alongside swing dance displays, and
classes for all ages. Enjoy displays of period model
aircraft, including a grounded life-size spitfire.
Peruse the vintage stalls & get your hair done
1940’s style! So why not come along in 1940’s
style dress and really enter the spirit of the era.
Hever in Bloom
June 23rd - 29th
A celebration of our quintessential English gardens
bursting with one of the finest displays of roses
and summer blooms in the Garden of England.
The rooms of the castle will have an abundance of
flowers and floral displays with tours of the gardens
for visitors wishing to learn more about the history
of our award winning gardens.
Hever Bastion - Castle Triathlon Iron man distance
Sunday July 13th
The ultimate triathlon challenge and what
could well become known as the toughest long
course in the UK. See website for further details
castletriathlonseries.co.uk
*Please note that some activities are chargeable.
For further details on all the Events at Hever Castle
please check the website. Event information is accurate
at the time of printing. Please check details before
travelling. Hever Castle reserves the right to close all or
part of the Castle and grounds and to change or cancel
events. In the event of adverse weather, please check
for the latest update on +44 (0)1732 865224
or go to hevercastle.co.uk.
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Summer Jousting Tournament
July 19th & 20th, 26th & 27th,
August 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th, 23rd,
24th & 25th, 30th & 31st
The summer season of jousting tournaments
begins. The brave Knights of Royal England
return to battle it out at the annual Jousting
Tournament. Witness spectacular displays of
action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic
arena complete with Royal Box.
FA NEW
Medieval Weekend with Jousting
July 26th - 27th
Come along and try on a suit of armour, dress
up as a knight or princess, then witness the
spectacular jousting tournament where the real
knights will entertain you.
FA NEW
Knights & Princess School
- School Holiday Fun
July 28th - September 3rd
Learn what it was like to be a knight or a
princess, children of all ages may take part in
a series of hands-on activities and learn about
what life was really like in medieval times.
FA
Paws at the Castle
August 2nd - 3rd
Following the success of our first Dog Show, this
year we’re going bigger and better. This year
it’s all about dogs with jobs and how our canine
friends help us today. Displays and entertainment
from all types of working dogs, including a water
event in the lake and of course the fun dog show
competitions with awards for the winning dogs.
Tudor Living and Jousting
August 23rd - 25th
Tudor encampment, re-enactments, and stalls
with more thrills and spills from our brave
knights competing in this year’s Jousting
Tournament over the Bank Holiday.
The Annual Hever Triathlon
September 27th - 28th
Open to all; See website for further details
castletriathlonseries.co.uk
Country Life at the Castle
September 12th, 13th & 14th
Celebrate the very best of rural living in the heart
of the glorious Kent countryside. Demonstrations
from skilled craftspeople, Patchwork and
Quilting Exhibition, including children’s Sit and
Sew and Adult Beginner’s workshops. Local craft
and food stalls and art and photography displays.
FA
Halloween
October ½ Term 25th - November 2nd
Treat the children to a spine-tingling programme
of entertainment this Half Term with prizes for
the best Halloween costume. Halloween themed
craft workshops, activities and a spooky trail to
follow in the grounds. Bring a torch and nerves
of steel.
FA
Christmas
November 29th - December 24th
Capture the spirit of Christmas with a day that casts
a magic spell on all the family. Decorated Castle
rooms, welcoming log fires and twinkling Christmas
trees. Father Christmas will be visiting again, relaxed
Christmas shopping in the gift shops and delicious
festive food in the restaurants. As dusk falls, the gardens
are magically lit creating stunning illuminated displays.
Dates for the Diary:
Aston Martin Car Club - June 29th
A display of modern and classic Aston Martins.
Veteran Car’s - July 23rd
Lovingly restored veteran and vintage cars for
visitors to view up close.
Festival Theatre* - located on Two Sisters’ Lawn
The 2014 Summer Season runs from late May
until the end of August, and is packed with shows
for all the family and to suit all tastes.
Anne Boleyn by Howard Brenton
George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan
Alice in Wonderland
The Masters of the House Sing the Musicals
Last Night of the Hever Proms
For full details and to book tickets visit
heverfestival.co.uk or call +44 (0)1732 866114.
For accessibility information please visit our website hevercastle.co.uk
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FA FAMILY ACTIVITY
Private Castle tours
Private guided tours of the Castle need to
be pre-booked and commence between
10am and 10.30am.
A tour lasts approximately 1 hr and can be
given in English, French, German, Dutch,
Spanish or Italian.
Tours are not available on special event
weekends and Bank Holidays.
Adults/Seniors £18.60
Student (16-19) £14.00
Child (5-15) £9.90
These prices are per person and are based
on groups of 20 or more. Entry to the
Gardens is included, but a return visit to
the Castle is not permitted.
In the event of the tour being cancelled on the day or
late arrival preventing the tour from taking place, a
charge for the guides booked will be made.
DISABILITY
ACCESS
Garden tours
The beautiful Gardens for all seasons at
Hever Castle were laid out between 1904
and 1908 by Joseph Cheal & Son. The
magnificent Italian Gardens were designed
to display William Waldorf Astor’s
collection of classical Italian statuary, and
form a backdrop for spectacular displays of
interest and colour all year round.
Garden Tours with members of the Hever
Castle Gardening Team are available during
weekdays or at weekends for smaller
groups by special arrangement. Tours last
approximately one hour.
Standard tour with the Gardeners
£15.00 (min. 15 persons)
Standard tour including Castle
£17.00 (min. 15 persons)
In the event of the tour being cancelled on the day or
late arrival preventing the tour from taking place, a
charge for the gardeners booked will be made.
Audio tours
Audio guides bringing 700 years of Hever
Castle to life are available in English, French,
German and Dutch. Other languages may
become available during the season. A
Children’s audio guide is also available.
Special rate for group entry
to Castle and Gardens incl. audio guide
Adult £15.50
Seniors £14.50
Student (16-19) £13.15
Child (5-15) £10.15
Audio tours only
Individual £3.75
Group £3.25
Visitors are guided through the rooms as
the narrator, with the aid of characters,
music and sound effects, provides a lively
insight into how life might have been
during Tudor Times when Henry VIII came
courting Anne Boleyn at her family home.
Discover more about the fine collection of
portraits, paintings, tapestries and artefacts
and learn how William Waldorf Astor, the
American millionaire, restored the Castle
to how it is today.
We welcome visitors with disabilities and
offer discounted rates for groups who
have a special need. Minibuses and small
coaches can be offered accessible parking
by prior arrangement. We have a limited
number of manual wheelchairs for loan
on a refundable deposit basis, subject
to availability. These can be reserved in
advance so please enquire when booking.
The Castle is an ancient building with
narrow spiral stone stairs making
wheelchair access limited to the ground
floor. The steps into the Castle forecourt
are not possible to ramp and electric
wheelchairs are not permitted in the
Castle. Light levels are low in some
areas to protect the collection. The main
pathways in the Gardens are paved or
tarmac with main steps ramped. The
exhibition of Miniature Model Houses,
the restaurants and shops as well as the
Water Maze and Tower Maze, are accessible
to wheelchair users. Disabled toilets
are located near the Main Entrance, the
Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and inside
the Moat Restaurant.
Guidebooks
A 84-page souvenir guidebook is available
from the Main Gate, Information Centre,
Shops and Castle (English only).
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GUIDED TOURS
Kiosks†
Offering locally sourced ice cream and cold
drinks. Situated at the Water Maze, Loggia
and Crossroads (opposite the information
centre)
Rail
London/Victoria/London Bridge to
Edenbridge Town
(3 miles - taxis available) or
Hever Station
(1 mile rural walk - no taxis)
Call 08457 484950
or visit nationalrail.co.uk
Eurotunnel Ebbsfleet Terminal 45 minutes
Road TN8 7NG
Hever Castle is located 30 miles from
central London, three miles SE of
Edenbridge between Sevenoaks and East
Grinstead. It can be reached via junction
10 of the M23, and is signposted from
junctions 5 and 6 of the M25 and the
Hildenborough (B245) exit from the A21.
Coach drivers and tour guides/organisers
are advised to check the route to Hever
Castle as there are a number of low
bridges in the surrounding area.
If you are travelling in a double-decker
coach please ring us for alternative
directions. Parking in the large coach park
opposite the Main Entrance is free. Coach
drivers and tour leaders (maximum of one
each per coach) will be offered a free entry
voucher and one refreshment voucher for
exchange at either self-service restaurants.
Is situated next to the Hever Shop with
comfortable modern seating inside and an
extensive outside patio area with views of
the orchard and castle.
The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant
A1(M)
M1
Other Facilities
First Aid supplies can be found at the
Information Centre, the Castle and both
restaurants. There is a first aid room
alongside the Hever Shop.
A2
Crawley
M26
A2
A25
Sevenoaks
A264
49
M20
1
M25
Ramsgate
M2
Maidstone
2
25
A
M
Tonbridge
1
A2
2
A2
East Tunbridge
Grinstead Wells
A23
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0
Edenbridge
A24
†Open during busy times and are weather dependent.
3
A2
Gatwick Airport
2
A1
A1
M4
M23
Sea
Dover 90 minutes
Channel Tunnel: Eurotunnel Folkestone
Terminal 90 minutes
Southend-on-Sea
Sheerness
Rochester
Margate
LONDON
Heathrow Airport
M3
Air
Heathrow 60 minutes
Gatwick 30 minutes
A127
A2
Toilets are located near the Main Gate and
inside both restaurants. The Lavender Loos
can be found next to the Guthrie Pavilion.
There are no toilets in the Coach Park or
Hever Village.
M40
M11
M25
6
The Moat Restaurant
Is located at the far end of the award
winning gardens overlooking the lake. It
complements the Palladian feel of the
Italian Gardens with its stylish furnishing
and classic interior design. There is also
extensive seating outside.
HOW TO GET
TO HEVER CASTLE
A2
There are two restaurants in the castle
grounds and gardens where a warm
welcome awaits. Groups can pre-book
morning coffee on arrival or following
a guided tour, as well as afternoon tea.
Set lunches offering a choice of freshly
prepared meals can be arranged. Our
head chef uses seasonal, locally sourced
ingredients where possible. Both
restaurants are licensed and open from
10.30am - 5.30pm during the main season.
hevercastle.co.uk
FOOD AND DRINK
20
Canterbury
A2
Ashford
Dover
Hever Castle Folkestone
A259
Travel Trade
& Group Organisers Information
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Hastings
A27