Autumn Colour at Hever Castle
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge · 28 September to 1 November 2026
Image: Hever CastleHever Castle's gardens at their most colourful, with the Boston ivy on the castle turning red and beech, liquidambar, tulip trees and Japanese maples lighting up the grounds. Staff post the best spots each day at the entry point and information hut.
Highlights
- Boston ivy on the castle front turns vivid red
- Daily autumn highlights board
- Seasonal walks around the lake and gardens
Good to know
- Parts of the gardens and Lake Walk get boggy, so wear wellies or boots
- An off-road buggy or child carrier helps on some paths
Getting there
Hever Castle and Gardens, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
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