Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast

Seated dinner: 180 guests

“The Guthrie Pavilion accommodates up to 180 for a wedding breakfast.”

Standing reception: 220 guests

“For the evening reception the Guthrie Pavilion can host an additional 40 guests, bringing the total number of guests to 220.”

Ceremony, seated: 180 guests

“Minimum numbers for an Italian Garden ceremony only wedding are 4 and maximum numbers are 180.”

Smallest party taken: 25 guests

“Minimum numbers for an Astor Wing wedding are 25.”

Rooms: 25 rooms

“Surrounded by glorious Kent countryside, Hever Castle’s accommodation offers you the experience of enjoying a leisurely stay in 25 ‘five star gold’ luxury bedrooms in the Astor Wing and the Anne Boleyn Wing, both Edwardian Wings attached to the Castle built in Tudor style.”

Room types: 17 listed

“Deluxe Double Room - Anne Boleyn Wing”

Whole property to yourselves: Yes

“Today, the Astor Wing offers an ‘Exclusive Use’ venue in one of the most historic and beautiful settings in England.”

Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

“If accommodation is not required, bedrooms will be made available to the public to book.”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“Kent County Council has granted Hever Castle a license permitting the regular solemnisation of civil marriages and civil partnerships.”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“Weather permitting, outdoor ceremonies can be held on the Tudor Suite lawn looking across the moat and onto the Castle.”

In-house catering: Yes

“The stunning location in the heart of the Garden of England is complemented by a varied menu which offers a choice of seasonal dishes, produced by our own highly acclaimed and talented team of chefs.”

Dietary options: Vegetarian and vegan

“Special dietary requirements, vegetarian and vegan options all catered for.”

Bar on site: Yes

“The Loggia Bar adds another element of alfresco charm to the drinks reception.”

Price: £5,500 to £8,000 venue fee

“HIGH: May – Sept & | Dec £5,500 | £6,750 | £8,000 |”

Off-season price: £5,000 to £6,500 venue fee

“LOW: Jan-April, Oct | & Nov £5,000 | £5,500 | £6,500 |”

Venue fee: £5,500

“HIGH: May – Sept & | Dec £5,500 | £6,750 | £8,000 |”

Included: VAT and furniture

“Includes table linen, china and glassware.”

Not included: Rooms, catering and drinks

“Bedrooms are individually priced, please refer to the accommodation rates.”

Exclusive use required: No

“For exclusive use of the Astor Wing, 12 bedrooms must be booked.”

Music until: midnight

“Carriages for non-residential weddings: midnight”

Fireworks: Yes

“Fireworks can also be arranged for an Italian Garden wedding.”

Children: Yes

“Children are welcome and there a couple of rooms that are suitable for families.”

Nearest airport: LGW, 30 min by car

“Only 40 minutes from Central London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Hever Castle offers two venues for corporate hospitality:”

Parking: Yes

“There is also a private car park for Castle wedding venue parties, accessed via the private gated entrance to the Astor Wing.”

Step-free access: No

“Accessibility: The Tudor Suite Dining Room within the Astor Wing is a non-accessible room as there are two steps down into this room.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“The Tudor Suite Dining Room, shrouded with oak panelling and boasting a magnificent fire place, can accommodate up to 60 guests for a wedding breakfast.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“For Castle weddings, an evening reception can be held in the Moat Restaurant accommodating up to 120 guests for dancing with a licensed bar until midnight.”

Swimming pool: Yes

“Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and Billiards Room.”

On a lake: Yes

“Palladian style the Guthrie Pavilion is a contemporary lake-side venue located adjacent to the Rose Garden.”

Gardens: Yes

“Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds at Hever Castle.”

Historic building: Yes

“The romantic double moated castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“Sarah Grove is one of the weddings and events co-ordinators at Hever Castle.”