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Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

Hever Castle and Gardens is a stunning 13th century estate that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The beautiful Tudor architecture and antiques will inspire you indoors, while the Castle is surrounded by stunning , intricate gardens, a pavilion, a lake, and even a moat.

Hever Castle offers three locations for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Whether it’s the stately grandeur of the Castle itself, the country house atmosphere of The Astor Wing or the stunning lakeside location of The Italian Garden, Hever Castle offers a wedding venue to suit all your wedding day dreams.

The Astor Wing is a private wing of Hever Castle created in Tudor style by William Waldorf Astor in 1903. Offering peace, tranquillity and seclusion, The Astor Wing offers an exclusive use venue in one of the most historic and beautiful settings in England. The oak panelled Tudor Suite Sitting Room, overlooking the Castle and formal lawns, provides the perfect ambience for an intimate ceremony for up to 60 guests. Reception drinks are taken in The Music Room, or, weather permitting, on the Tudor Suite Terrace overlooking the croquet lawn and moat. 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. The Moat Restaurant can be transformed into spacious venue for music and dancing for up to 120 guests

There is the possibility to incorporate function rooms within the Castle itself, the Inner Hall and Castle Dining Room are available to hire for wedding ceremonies and receptions. There’s an impressive minstrel’s gallery, a fine collection of antique furniture, original paintings and a splendid working fireplace for a roaring log fire.

Summer months see the Award Winning Italian Garden come to life as weddings take place under the beautiful arched columns of the Italian Loggia overlooking the 38 acre lake. This magical lakeside location, accommodating from 100 – 180 guests can also be extended to your drinks reception where guests can take in the views from the stone piazza complete with our very own inspired Trevi fountain.

A short walk away is the Guthrie Pavilion. Extensively refurbished in Palladian style, the vaulted ceilings and full length arched windows make for a light and airy atmosphere keeping the romantic backdrop of the lake and gardens. With a license until 1am, the Guthrie Pavilion is also suitable for evening receptions and discos or live bands to round off your special day.

This is the perfect venue to soak in an atmosphere of history while making history of your own.

Late Availability

Saturday 11th May 2019
Friday 14th June 2019
Saturday 27th July 2019 (Astor Wing Wedding)
Saturday 3rd August 2019 (Astor Wing Wedding)
Saturday 17th August 2019 (Astor Wing Wedding)
Saturday 7th September 2019 (Italian Garden Weddings)

Special Offer

2019 Special Offers Available on request


Testimonials for Hever Castle Testimonials for Hever Castle
Zoe & Barry

"Hi Kate/Faye/Paul, It goes without saying, that your attention to detail and the service we received throughout our whole stay from ALL the staff was unparalleled, but it is to you that we owe are greatest thanks for pulling out all the initial stops to fit us in at such short notice, and constantly going over and above for us. Zoe & Barry xxx"

Zoe & Barry, Married in September 2018


Carrie & Jim

"Hi Stephanie, We have had so many comments about how wonderful Hever is, what a beautiful venue and how fantastic the staff were at the wedding. We totally agree, we can not thank you all enough for your hard work, everything ran perfectly and nothing was too much trouble for anyone. Our day was so perfect, exactly what we wanted and totally overwhelmed at what an utterly fabulous day we had."

Carrie & Jim , Married in June 2018


Kay & Gareth

"Hello Stephanie, Well what can I say.... we have just had the most amazing weekend, like nothing else. The whole thing just exceeded my expectations. I cannot thank you and your team enough for all your hard work. All the Astor Wing and Castle staff were absolutely marvellous.... every single one of them. Please pass on my gratitude and best wishes to everyone."

Kay & Gareth , Married in February 2018