Hever Castle unveils festive season events

Hever Castle has revealed details for this year’s Christmas celebrations, including illuminated gardens, vintage fairground stalls and the history behind Christmas carols. 

Festivities at Hever Castle, Kent, will take place from Wednesdays to Sundays from 25th November and daily from 11th to 24th December. 

Christmas at Hever Castle

Groups visiting Hever Castle this Christmas season will have the opportunity to discover the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ trail and wander through the castle’s room, which will be adorned with decorations and log fires. 

Twilight Christmas evenings will take place on 9th, 15th, 21st and 22nd December, offering visitors the opportunity to see the castle’s illuminated gardens, but need to be pre-booked. 

Groups will also have the chance to learn about the stories behind some of the best-known Christmas carols, as the castle will celebrate their history throughout the festivities. 

In addition, each weekend and daily from selected dates, visitors will have the chance to enjoy vintage fairground stalls, meet characters along the trail, hug a husky and take your photo as a memento. 

Your group can complete the visit with Christmas shopping in the decorated Hever Castle shops packed with festive gift ideas and stocking fillers. 

The castle’s restaurants will also provide seasonal food, mince pies and drinks. 

Booking your visit

Hever Castle provides special group packages and menus, along with discounted admission rates. 

Group leaders and coach drivers can also enjoy free visits, while a dedicated member of staff can help you plan your day at the castle. 

To learn more about the festive season at Hever Castle or to pre-book Twilight Christmas events, you can click here. 

For more information on group benefits and packages, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/groups, call 01732-861701 or email groups@hevercastle.co.uk.