Hever Castle and Gardens, Kent
Details
Accessibility
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/location-accessibility/
"At Hever Castle & Gardens we strive to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable experience. Visitors with disabilities will be charged at the appropriate individual rate for ‘Castle & Gardens’ or ‘Gardens Only’. Their carer will be admitted free of charge.
If you are unsure that access to the Castle building is suitable for you, we recommend that you purchase a ‘Gardens Only’ ticket and have a look at the Castle gatehouse to make your own assessment. Should you decide to visit the Castle you are able to upgrade your ticket at the Castle Entrance.
For your own safety, we advise wheelchair and mobility scooters keep to the hard surfaced and shingle paths."
Brief description
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/hever-attractions/
"Hever Castle’s most famous inhabitant is Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I, but there have been 37 owners of Hever Castle from 13 different families. Uncover the history of the 13th century castle that was also home to Anne of Cleves, Sir John Fastolf and William Waldorf Astor. Learn more about these people, their families and their time at Hever Castle."
"The oldest part of the Castle is the Medieval Council Chamber in the Gatehouse which dates back to the 13th century. Timber-framed Tudor additions were built in the 15th and 16th centuries by the Boleyn family and can still be seen. Yet, much of what you see today is the result of the remarkable efforts of a wealthy American, William Waldorf Astor, who used his fortune to restore and extend the Castle in the early 20th century. Astor paid great attention to detail and insisted that his workmen used, as far as possible, the same materials and tools as Tudor and Elizabethan craftsmen."
Address
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever
Edenbridge
Kent TN8 7NG
Phone
01732 865224
Website
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/
Directions
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/opening-times-directions/
"Satellite navigation users: Post Code TN8 7NG
Hever Castle is located 30 miles from central London, 3 miles southeast of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever.
It can be reached via junction 10 of the M23, and is signposted from junctions 5 and 6 of the M25 and the Hildenborough exit of the A21.
Coach drivers and group organisers are advised to check the route before travel as there are a number of low bridges in the surrounding area. If you are travelling in a double-decker coach please contact us for alternative directions.
Parking is free and accessible parking is available. Please note that Hever Castle cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to vehicles or their contents whilst you are parked on site.
Please note that there is more than one car park. On arrival, you will be met by staff to guide you to the car park that is open for use. If you have accessible needs please notify them. If you are meeting friends and family, unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will be located in the same car park. Car parks close 15 minutes after last exit from the grounds, staff are in attendance to ensure that all cars are accounted for."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/opening-times-directions/
Transport
"Hever station (Southeastern Railway): There is no staff help
available and no ramp for train access at this rural station.
There is step free access coverage. Level access to
Platform 2 (to Uckfield). Steps to Platform 1 (to London).
There are no wheelchairs available for hire. The nearest
station with more facilities is Edenbridge Town.
• Edenbridge Town station (Southeastern Railway): There is
staff help available and a ramp for train access. There is
step free access to platform 1 (to London) and Ticket Office.
There is a subway with steps to platform 2 (to Uckfield). The
nearest step-free staffed stations are Tonbridge or Redhill.
• Edenbridge station (Southern Railway): This station is not
staffed and there is no ramp for train access. Platform 2 is
suitable for wheelchair access. The nearest alternative
stations are Tonbridge or Redhill. There is accessible
parking."
Amenities
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/hever-castle/rooms-exhibitions/
https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/news/category/eat/
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
282 metres*
St Peter's Church, Hever, Kent
411 metres*
King Henry 8th Public House, Hever, Kent
458 metres*
1.23 miles*
Castle Inn Public House, Chiddingstone, Kent
1.37 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.