Plan your visit
Getting here
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About HEVER CASTLE
Hever Castle is located in the village Hever, Kent, near Edenbridge, 30 miles (48 km) south-east of London, England. It began as a country house, built in the 13th century. From 1462 to 1539, it was the seat of the Boleyn family.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Pochard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +79 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: HEVER CASTLE; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Pochard, Shoveler +79 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dark Bush-cricket, Banded Demoiselle +26 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Vanguard WayWalking route111 km
Tandridge Border PathWalking route
Corner of Four Counties walk (SCC)Walking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Eden Valley WalkWalking route
SR572public footpath · 487 m
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN Regional Route 12 (Kent)Cycling route
N/ACycling route488 m
N/ACycling route2.2 km
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
SR727bridleway · 373 m
SR571bridleway · 250 m
SR571bridleway · 705 m
Wildlife to spot
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