Hever Castle & Gardens
Historic House / Palace
A romantic 13th century moated castle, once Anne Boleyn's childhood home. Magnificently furnished interiors, spectacular award winning gardens. Miniature Model House Exhibition, yew maze, unique splashing water maze, adventure play area with Henry VIII Tower maze. Special events throughout the season.
New Permanent Exhibition - 'Upstairs, Downstairs'
An exhibition interpreting life at the Castle during the early 20th century when the Astor family were in residence. The interactive exhibition brings the fascinating ‘upstairs, downstairs’ years vividly to life.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2013
Opening Times
2013 - Opening Main Season (01/03/2013 - 31/03/2013) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Friday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
2013 - Opening Main Season (01/04/2013 - 31/10/2013) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Tuesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Friday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
2013 - Opening Winter Season (01/11/2013 - 24/12/2013) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Wednesday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Friday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Sunday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:30 | 17:00 |
* Castle opens at 12 noon. Last admission 1 hour before closing. Open every day Half Term 18-24 February 2013. Please check website for Winter Season Opening times.
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