Penshurst Place & Hever Castle

PENSHURST PLACE AND HEVER CASTLE

THURSDAY 3RD JULY

 

This is a special combined visit to two historical sites both steeped in Tudor history.

 

In the morning, we visit Penshurst Place and will have a tour of the house during which we will discover its

rich medieval and Tudor history. As a taster of its rich history, the awe-inspiring medieval Baron’s Hall

was completed in 1341 as a country retreat for the Mayor of London. The stately home and gardens were

once used as a hunting lodge for Henry VII. The Sidney family, who still own the house today, were gifted

the property in 1552 by Henry VIII’s son, Edward VI. Wander the unique Elizabethan gardens which have

records going back to the 14th century.

 

Refreshments – The Porcupine Pantry café provides hot & cold drinks, snacks and cooked meals.

 

Accessibility - Inside Penshurst Place there are steps and stairs. There is no lift. The gardens are accessible

to wheelchairs and paths are mostly tarmac and grass.

 

After lunch we travel the short distance to Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Dating back

to the 14 th century, Hever Castle formed the unlikely backdrop to a sequence of tumultuous events that

changes the course of Britain’s history, monarch and religion.

 

The magnificent award-winning gardens are set in over 100 acres of grounds. Marvel at the Pompeiian

Wall and classical statuary in the Italian Garden; admire the topiary chess set in the English Rose Garden.

There are fountains, cascades, a 38 acre lake, grottoes and various walks to enjoy.

 

Refreshments – There are multiple places to eat and drink across the Hever Castle estate, so there should

be no problem finding a cup of tea and something sweet to accompany it!

 

Accessibility – There are steps and stairs within the Castle and no lift. Most of the gardens are on one level

so wheelchair accessible with the majority of steps ramped.

 

Arrive Penshurst Place 1100 – 1415

Hever Castle 1440 - 1645

Depart Hever Castle 1700

Ariive back to drop off points approx 1830-1930

 

£70 per person

 

BOOKINGS CLOSE THURSDAY 12TH JUNE

 

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

• Return coach travel from your local pick up point

• Entrance to both venues

• On board Tour Leader