Dan and I love our history, and anything of architectural interests and or historical figures we love to visit. Hever Castle is one such place. Set in the woody countryside of Kent, Hever is a small castle compared to most, with impressive gardens and luxurious bed and breakfast it’s a treat to visit and I possible to stay.
We first started going to Hever over 20 years ago it wasn’t that well known. Back then we didn’t have a car and would pack a picnic, grab the dog and catch a train from East Croydon to Edenbridge before changing over and catching a train to Hever. It was still a fair walk from the station, but with dog in tow a lovely enjoyable walk. Imagining Henry Viii riding through these areas to see Anne Boleyn
Originally the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, it would later be Anne of Cleves home. The castle is beautiful, with koi carp of different sizes in the moat and swans and ducks on the moat. The gardens are incredibly beautiful, with so many gardens to look at and enjoy, Hever is worth going just for the gardens.
Staying at Hever bed and breakfast for one night is like being on holiday for a week. You come away feeling so relaxed. We’ve been a few times and each time it is different. Christmas is amazing to stay at Hever, the sights are beautiful and a cosy night with breakfast in the morning makes it a lovely night away. We’ve stayed in Wild Rose and Tiger Lily. Both are beautiful, but Tiger Lily is better and the grounds look amazing from the windows.
Here are some photos of Hever at different times of the year.
Christmas Crackers Ramblings 