Hever Castle in Edenbridge, Sevenoaks, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and was originally a medieval defensive castle with a gatehouse and a walled bailey built in 1270. In the 15th and 16th Centuries, it was home to one of the most powerful families in the country, the Boleyns. It was where Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, grew up. She was executed for treason, which marked the start of the English Reformation. The Castle was later passed to Anne of Cleves from 1557, the King’s fourth wife.
The Castle showcases its period rooms and collections, while outside, 125 acres of gardens unfold with treasures including a maze, military museum, playground, miniature model houses, boating lake, and tea room. Visitors can also experience regular events like archery, shield painting, and jousting, alongside a theatre festival. They also hold magical seasonal  Christmas experiences.

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Opening Hours
2026
Grounds
11th Feb to 27th March
10.30am-4.30pm
28th March to 25th October
10.30am-6pm
26th October to 1st November
10.30am-4.30pm
4th to 19th November
Wednesday to Sunday
10.30am-4.30pm
Christmas event: TBC
Castle
Opens at 12Noon.
Closed 26th & 27th September 2026.

Prices
For 11th February to 19 November 2026.
Admission
Member
Free
Carer
Free
Non-Member
Gardens Only - Online/On Gate
Adult: £19.95/£22.20
Child - 5 to 17 years: £12.50/£13.90
Child - under 5 years: Free/Free
Family - 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + up to 4 children: £54.65/£60.70
Student/Senior - 60 years +: £18.05/£20.05
Gardens & Castle - Online/On Gate
Adult: £25.50/£28.40
Child - 5 to 17 years: £14.05/£15.60
Child - under 5 years: Free
Family - 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children: £66.60/£74
Student/Senior - 60 years +: £22.60/£25.10
Booking fees may apply
Some activities and events - boating and archery, seasonal events - are not included in the ticket price.
Memberships are available.

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Accessibility
Six manual wheelchairs for hire. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters must keep to surfaced or shingled paths.

Train
Hever - 1 mile, Edenbridge - 3 miles.

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Dogs
Dogs on leads, but except assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed inside the cafés, restaurants, Castle, mazes or the Adventure Playground.

Advisory Notes
Boating, archery and shield painting are not included in the ticket price and are not available all year round. Special ticketed events are not included, but most are. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Facilities
Free Parking • Toilets • Shop • Picnic Areas • Cafe

Picture Credit: © Hever Castle.

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