Jousting at Hever Castle

On our day trip to Hever Castle, you’ll arrive ready to step back in time and explore this stunning historic home, famous as the childhood residence of Anne Boleyn. You’ll have plenty of time to wander through the impressive castle interiors, taking in the rich history and beautiful architecture. Outside, the castle’s gardens offer peaceful walks, vibrant flowerbeds, and picturesque views to enjoy at your own pace.

The highlight of the day will be the thrilling jousting tournaments held in a specially built, authentic arena on the castle grounds. Watch as knights compete in exciting mounted and foot combat, featuring spectacular stunts and carefully choreographed historical reenactments. The arena even includes a Royal Box, adding to the atmosphere of medieval pageantry.

Entrance to both the castle and the gardens is included.

Accessibility:

Castle Access

• Visitors should consider access to the Castle according to their individual needs.

• We regret that it is not possible for visitors to use motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters inside the Courtyard or Castle due to the historic nature of the building and its contents.

• Wheelchairs cannot be taken up staircases inside the Castle for health and safety reasons.

• From the drawbridge there is one step down to the Gatehouse followed by three steps down to the Courtyard. We regret that it is not possible to install a ramp for these steps for health and safety reasons. From the Courtyard there is one step up and down into the Castle’s Entrance Hall. View of Castle Gatehouse as seen from the Courtyard.

• There are three floors to view in the Castle. The ground floor is arranged on one level, and is the only floor suitable for wheelchair use. There are six rooms to view before reaching thirteen spiral steps up to the middle floor. It should be noted that the spiral steps to the middle floor are the only means of reaching the upper floors.

• The middle floor is arranged on various levels, with steps up and down into most of the rooms. There are sixteen steps up to the top floor. The top floor is also arranged on various levels. There are twenty six spiral steps down from the top floor to exit into the Courtyard.

• All staircases in the Castle have a banister rail.

• Inside the Castle the floor surface is wood in most rooms, with some areas being carpeted or covered in carpet matting.

• Lighting inside the Castle is generally bright with LED spotlights, wall sconces, or chandeliers. However, some areas are more dimly lit to aid the preservation of the exhibits.

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