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    Tapestry at Hever Castle.
    Heather O.

    Our first visit to a castle while in England and we we not disappointed. The grounds are beautiful and visiting in July, we got the rose garden in full bloom. What a treat! The rooms are decorated with ornate furnishings and the woodwork on the walls, columns and tables is very impressive. The history of the house and its importance, which was the ancestral home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, is displayed throughout, with paintings, embroideries, sections of letters and such.

    Hever Castle- Kent England
    Scott W.

    The history of Hever Castle, located in the village of Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, England, dates to 1270, and had its beginnings as a country house. This is where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood years and first met her future husband, King Henry VIII. Though not large by any means, it is immaculately maintained and carries a lot of history. The lush grounds surrounding Hever are definitely worth seeing. Any visit near Kent deserves a trip to Hever.

    This way to Hever! (The path through the countryside from the station to the castle)
    Laura Kate S.

    Hever Castle is a great castle to check out. As it's a bit off the beaten path, it seems less popular with tourists. A good friend of mine who is enamoured of the Tudors was in town and really wanted to check out Hever, so we hopped on a train and had a little adventure. If you arrive by train, you have the option of calling a cab (boring) or taking the footpath to the castle (more fun!). The footpath is really more of a ramble that takes you through a few pastures and along a couple country roads and eventually brings you to the gates of the castle grounds. The walk is about a mile and half the journey is covered with brambles where we happily picked berries and nibbled as we walked. The castle itself is quite pretty, but not restored to one time period or another as it reflects the changing ownership & styles of life there over the past many centuries. The grounds also have lovely manicured gardens, a garden shop, a cafe, and a lake that offers boat rental. When we went there was also some sort of family event on offer where you could try you hand at archery, etc. Fun! While not as big or offering as much access to the grounds as other castles, Hever is still really worth the visit and is incredibly easy to get to from London.

    Hever Castle, Hever, UK - one of the beautiful fountains
    Old B.

    This was a perfect place to explore for us. Smaller than Dover and Winsor Castle tours, it gave us a chance to see a very historic place, without the exhaustion and crowds. Also, I was lucky enough to be accompanied, by two lovely ladies, so "guy well taken care of," here. Here Ladyship is a fan of anything Anne Boleyn, and this a home of the Boleyn family being passed to her father in 1505. Anne apparently spent her childhood here, so you'll be exposed to 700 years of history. Don't worry, no pop quiz when you finish the tour. However, this a great family place. Water maze for the kids, and other things for their amusement. We arrived early by car, but the parking was very easy and tell them if there is a member of your party, who has issues walking. They can guide you, to where you can park closer. We were early so we walked past the castle, down to a beautiful lake. There are some areas where you can sit and relax, probably have a little picnic here. If you didn't bring your own food, there's a great cafe/restaurant, where you can purchase drinks and many different food selections. I enjoyed a very good tuna wrap, with a nice cold one, and some chips. The ladies were quite pleased with there selections, and there are picnic tables with umbrellas, in case one of those pesky little rains show up. You can spend all day here exploring, tour of the castle is at your own pace, and there are rooms available, as they have weddings here, and many other events. If your tired of hitting the big sites, take a day and relax here. 700 years of history, in a beautiful area.

    Hever Castle
    Jamie S.

    An absolutely gorgeous, historic, family friendly piece of English heritage. I've been twice, once with my daughter and once with my parents who were visiting from America. Both times were brilliant. This is an amazing place to pack a picnic and plan on spending a day just wandering around and enjoying the grounds. For the real history lover (me! me!), a visit inside the castle itself will just tickle you silly. It's impossible not to walk around, imagining Anne Boleyn doing exactly the same. Helpful hint for families: Pack a towel and a change of clothes for the kidlets. The water maze is too fun to skip!

    Serena R.

    I'd never been to Hever before and I really enjoyed myself. The entrance price was more than I would have expected however upon seeing the gardens it was worth it. Although It was raining on and off on the day I went but it was still very beautiful. I visited towards the end of the Autumnal season- My husband and I packed a picnic and ate on a bench overlooking the lake. I had so much fun in the maze- I got lost initially but finally made it through (before my husband, yes!). We arrived in the early afternoon and had plenty of time to explore. Definitely recommend for a outdoorsy day out!

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    This is where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood years and first met her future husband, King Henry VIII.

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    Alexander House Hotel - The grounds here are spectacular. I could have stayed forever.

    Alexander House Hotel

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    I want to be quite clear, I understand these are challenging times for the hospitality industry…read more However, not allowing people to reschedule non-refundable stays affected by Covid travel restrictions is, to me, unacceptable. I did not want a refund, I had to reschedule because of govt restrictions. Two nights was almost $1,000. That's lost. Be wary of this!!

    My husband and I spent one night here as a special treat during our layover from Gatwick. It's…read moredifficult enough to go home after an amazing trip but staying at Alexander House made it even harder! This historic house lives up to its reputation for stellar accommodations. It's pretty remote, about a 20-minute taxi ride (approximately 20 GBP) but we appreciated the quiet atmosphere. We booked a room here last minute and were placed in the Rochester suite -- beautiful accommodations with a king bed, a perfectly romantic bathroom, and all the amenities we could have needed. Access to the spa facilities were included in our stay so we enjoyed the afternoon lounging in the spa and plunge pool. Next time, we'll splurge on a treatment or too. We walked for about 20 minutes to a nearby pub for dinner but there are two restaurants on location that looked divine. We did have breakfast here the next morning (20 GBP per person) and it was a great way to kickstart the day before we headed home on our transatlantic flight. I would highly recommend staying here. It's straight out of a Jane Austen novel and I hope I have a reason to return one day.

    Hever Castle - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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