The team at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent are now taking bookings for 2021, which includes tickets to annual events, such as Hever in Bloom and Dazzling Daffodils.

Hever Castle

Hever Castle in Kent is the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife.

Bookings are now being taken for 2021 with changes to processes and procedures in line with the Government’s Covid-19 regulations. 

Staff are said to be “delighted” to be working with group travel organisers again, with all prices for 2021 remaining at 2020 rates if booked by 31st December 2020.

The events calendar at Hever Castle will begin with Snowdrop Walk, followed by Dazzling Daffodils and Tulip Celebrations in the spring. 

In the summer, Hever in Bloom is the castle’s annual garden event showcasing displays of more than 4,000 roses, with a craft fair available in September, Autumn Colour in October and its regular Christmas at Hever Castle experience to round off the year.

Group rates apply for 15 or more when the group arrives in the grounds together and the visit will need to be pre-booked and paid in one amount. All admission fees include entry to special events except where stated.

More details on Hever’s special 2021 events

Snowdrop Walk (from 10th February and weather dependant): visitors will follow a trail of thousands of snowdrops starting to emerge from winter hibernation - the first sign of spring which is just around the corner. Groups will also see early blossoms of camellia and quince.

Dazzling Daffodils (15th - 19th March): thousands of daffodils take over the grounds, with free garden tours usually on offer.

Hever Castle in Spring

A sea of daffodils takes over the estate in spring.

Tulip Celebrations (19th - 25th April): a special trail throughout the grounds highlights different varieties of tulips to look out for, with free garden tours usually available and many of the castle’s room also showcasing floral arrangements.

Hever in Bloom (21st - 27th June): an English Rose Garden is most prevalent in June, with guided tours and floristry workshops also usually on offer.

Autumn Colour (from 1st October): seasonal colours take over the estate, with Boston ivy turning a shade of red across the front of the castle.

Christmas at Hever Castle (27th November - 24th December - selected dates): each room will be decorated for the season, with festive food and drink also on offer. 

You can contact Hever Castle’s group visits co-ordinator on 01732 861701 or groups@hevercastle.co.uk. More information is available at www.hevercastle.co.uk.