Hever Castle was the childhood home of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn. It later passed into the ownership of Henry's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. From 1557 onwards the Castle was owned by a number of families including the Waldegraves, the Humfreys and the Meade Waldos. Finally, in 1903, William Waldorf Astor invested time, money and imagination in restoring the Castle, building the 'Tudor Village' and creating the gardens and lake.

Since 1983, the castle has been open to the public, and has a homely atmosphere housing historic 16th century Tudor portraits, furniture and tapestries. Other artefacts include two magnificent Books of Hours (prayer books), both signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. Costumed figures of Henry VIII and his six wives in the Long Gallery add to the atmosphere and are popular with the children. The Council Chamber in the thirteenth century gatehouse contains collections of historic swords, armour, instruments of execution, torture and discipline.

The catering and hospitality at Hever Castle is provided by Levy Restaurants, who specialise in providing conference and banqueting, hospitality and food services to cultural, arts and exhibition locations throughout the country.

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By Road
Hever Castle is situated three miles South East of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever.

By Train
Trains run from London Victoria and London Bridge (via Oxted or East Croydon) to Edenbridge Town Station, where you can take a taxi for three miles to the castle.