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Venue type:
Castle / Fort Description: If you’re looking for a stunning location for your wedding day there are few places with a better heritage than Hever Castle. Founded in 1270, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and restored by the American millionaire William Astor in 1903, the castle is the perfect combination of grandeur and intimacy.
Something special. Something unique.
During summer months you’ll have exclusive use of The Astor Wing, including 21 luxurious bedroom suites, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and croquet lawn as well as access to the 38 acres of breathtaking gardens and lake.
In the winter months the main castle is open to ceremonies and receptions, giving a range of beautiful settings for all seasons and some truly amazing photo opportunities.
Italian Garden Weddings: Stunning lakeside ceremonies and newly refurbished Pavilion reception in the Italian Gardens for up to 200 guests. With its spectacular lakeside location and Italian influence it will be an idyllic setting for a summer wedding.
Practicalities
Prices: From £195.95 Per person Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 64 or 120 Seated meal capacity: 64 or 200 Buffet meal capacity: 130 Total venue capacity: 200
Licensed bar: Yes Late licence bar: Midnight Disco facilities: Yes Type of cuisine: Fine Dining Vegetarian menu: Yes Accommodation: 21 bedrooms
Additional services
Florist: Yes Event planner: Yes
Further info & directions
Directions by public transport: By Rail London Victoria or London Bridge to Edenbridge Town. Then 3 miles from the castle - taxis usually available. Or, London Victoria to Hever Station which is a one mile rural walk (no taxis available). Eurostar terminal at Ashford is 1¾ hours away by road.
By Air Gatwick airport is 30 minutes away, Heathrow is one hour. Hever can then be reached by Road or Rail as above.
Directions by car: Hever Castle is situated three miles South East of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead in the village of Hever.
Situated 30 miles from London in West Kent, exit the M25 at junctions 5 or 6 and follow the Brown tourist signs.
Also well signed from the Hildenborough exit of the A21.