Kent


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<p><a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hever Castle</a> is always a standout destination in the summer – with 125 acres of stunning gardens in full bloom, historic charm at every turn, and one of the most imaginative adventure playgrounds in the country (complete with wooden castles, towers and a Tudor village), it’s no wonder families return year after year. And this summer, the calendar is bursting with events that promise even more reasons to visit.</p>



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<p>Here are five unmissable highlights from Hever’s spectacular summer 2025 line-up:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-jousting-tournaments">1. <a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/jousting-events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JOUSTING TOURNAMENTS</a></h3>



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<p>Get ready to cheer, gasp and clap as knights in shining armour compete in thrilling jousting tournaments on selected weekends <strong>throughout July and August</strong> (19, 20, 25, 26, 27 July &amp; 9, 10, 16, 17, 22 – 25, 30, 31 Aug). It’s a dazzling display of horsemanship, pageantry and pure summer fun — a crowd favourite that brings history roaring to life and it&#8217;s included with admission. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-anne-boleyn-the-musical">2. <a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/anne-boleyn-the-musical/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL</a></h3>



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<p>New for 2025, Hever Castle plays host to <em>Anne Boleyn: The Musical</em> – a powerful open-air theatre experience set in the very place she once called home from <strong>Sat 2 &#8211; Sat 30 Aug</strong>. Expect a moving, modern take on Anne’s story, performed in the castle grounds. A must-see for Tudor fans.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-supercar-sunday">3. <a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/supercar-sunday/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUPERCAR SUNDAY</a></h3>



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<p>Supercars take centre stage on <strong>Sun 3 Aug</strong>, as Hever Castle hosts a stunning showcase of high-performance vehicles from marques including Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren. A dream day out for car enthusiasts of all ages, with sleek styling and serious horsepower in the spotlight.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-the-seas-of-time">4. <a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/the-seas-of-time/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE SEAS OF TIME</a></h3>



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<p>Set sail on a swashbuckling summer adventure with <em>The Seas of Time</em>, running daily from <strong>Weds 23 July &#8211; Mon 1 Sep</strong>. Young explorers can join time-travelling pirates to uncover tales of the high seas, packed with interactive storytelling, historical hijinks and maritime mayhem.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-hever-in-history">5. <a href="https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/hever-in-history/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HEVER IN HISTORY</a></h3>



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<p>Over the August Bank Holiday weekend (<strong>Sat 23 &#8211; Mon 25 Aug</strong>), travel back through time as Hever brings its rich past to life. Hever in History features living history encampments, interactive displays, and awe-inspiring falconry shows – perfect for curious minds and history buffs of all ages.</p>



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5 reasons to visit Hever Castle this summer

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