Hever Castle & Jousting Tournament

HEVER CASTLE WITH HENRY V111, ANNE BOLEYN & A JOUSTING TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST

 

Hever castle and gardens are spectacular at any time of the year, but in the summer the gardens are ablaze with colour and on certain dates visitors are lucky enough to witness Henry V111 and his Queen, Anne Bolyen, join them for a jousting display! Horses and knights fight for their colours on the jousting field. Seating is available at a nominal cost, or take a folding chair to ensure your comfort during the display.

The gardens are expansive and include a lake, rose garden, Italian garden, cascades, grottos and fountains.

 

Wander further afield and enjoy a Sunday Walk and Church Gill Walk which follow a stream through peaceful woodland.

 

Dating back to the 14th century Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. There are many reminders of the Tudor period of history in the castle, however much of what you see today is the result of the efforts of William Astor who used his fortune to restore and extend the castle in the early 20th century.

 

Audio guides are included in Castle admission – a children’s guide is also available. There is little doubt this is a very special day for all the family – bring the children or grandchildren, they will love the jousting event, not to mention the play areas and adventure playground!

 

Adult £65

Child £55

 

BOOKINGS CLOSE AND FINAL PAYMENTS DUE BY FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST

 

Refreshments – There are multiple places to eat and drink across the Hever Castle estate. Maybe bring your own picnic to eat whilst waiting for the jousting tournament to begin?

 

Accessibility – Within the Castle there are some steps and three floors to view with no lift. The gardens mostly have flat paths but there are some inclines. For those who find walking difficult there is transport available from the entrance gate down to the Castle and gardens. A return shuttle is also available.

 

Arrive Hever castle 1030

Depart Hever castle 1645

Arrive back to pick up points approx 1830-1930

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

• Return coach travel from your local pick up point

• Admission ticket

• On board Tour Leader