Hever Castle at Christmas: Castle + Festive Lights + Concert in Hever Church

Join us for a festive LoMAZ Away Day to Hever, Kent to visit Hever Castle and grounds, including its ‘The Nutcracker’ festive lights and the 'Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn' exhibition, followed by an optional evening concert St Peter's Church.

🏰 Hever Castle & grounds:
Dating back to the 1300s, Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I. It formed the backdrop to tumultuous events that changed the course of Britain’s history, monarchy and religion.

Read more: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/hever-castle/

🎄Hever Castle's Outdoor Festive Lights:
Step into the magic of Christmas at Hever Castle as the enchanting story of The Nutcracker comes to life. As darkness falls from 4pm, the grounds are magically transformed. Wrap up warm, bring torches and wellies and step into a world of wonder as the Castle, gardens, and lake are bathed in festive lights, capturing the heart of the Christmas season.

Read more: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/hever-castle-christmas/

🖼️ The 'Capturing a Queen' exhibition @ Hever Castle brings together the largest ever gathering of portraits believed to depict Anne Boleyn, including a ground-breaking newly identified contemporary image unveiled for the first time.

Read more: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/capturing-a-queen/

⛪️ In the evening there is an optional concert at St Peter's Church:
This church is where the Boleyn family worshipped, and where Anne Boleyn's father Thomas Boleyn and her baby brother Henry Boleyn are buried.

‘An evening with Anne Boleyn and her many namesakes’ will feature words and music from across the centuries. The event is to raise funds for a permanent memorial to Anne Boleyn: https://anneboleynmemorial.co.uk/ Tickets are £12 and you must email [email protected] to book your place in advance.

THE PLAN:

1.30PM: MEET OUTSIDE HEVER CHURCH ENTRANCE
Address: Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NH

2.00PM-6PM: HEVER CASTLE, INCLUDING EXHIBITION, GROUNDS AND FESTIVE LIGHTS
Address: Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG
We will have dinner at the castle or bring a packed lunch.

6:30PM: CONCERT AT HEVER CHURCH
To those who would like to join, we will be going to a concert

9:05PM: TRAIN FROM HEVER TO LONDON OR LEAVE BY CAR

TICKETS:
You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event for the 2pm slot.
Tickets booked in advance online are £28.35, and include entrance to the castle, grounds, exhibition and first two hours of the twilight festive lights event.
Please book here: https://events.liveit.io/hever-castle-and-gardens/hever-castle-2026/

GETTING THERE:
You will need to make your own way to the castle.

https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/visit/opening-times-directions/
St Peter's Church is at the entrance to Hever Castle.

TRAIN:

Direct train from London Bridge (also stopping at East Croydon) to Hever Station.
It's then a one-mile rural walk to the church and castle. (Map of walk from station to castle). As you leave the platform you will see a map on your left to guide you to Hever Castle, or you can look out for red and white wooden posts.

CAR: On-site parking is free.

EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:
Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list.
NB Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.

PLEASE READ:
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.

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repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show'.
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are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway.

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