Hever Castle with Nanny & the boys
Meet the Creator
Canvey Island
Our Arrival & First Impressions
we unintentionally arrived at the castle before the gates were even open! We left just before 9 so as not to get stuck in traffic and ended up getting there in just over an hour. We ended up being first in line so that when it opened we were basically running around the castle on our own! Which was beautiful!
Activities Breakdown
There is so much to do at Hever castle it is impossible to do all in one visit. This year we did it a little different. We didnt watch the jousting show as we had watched it the last 3 years. Instead we walked around the entire estate, playing pooh sticks in a stream that we found, cooling off in the water maze. Finding our way in the hedge maze. The boys played in the amazing wooden castle park for a long time! We popped to the bird show as the boys usually love watching this. But unfortunately I hate to say it, the man was VERY boring. He talked ALOT and was showing just one bird at a time for a LONG time. Alot of people were leaving early as did we. We had a picnic in the woods, 2 lots of ice cream and rented a boat.
- 1
Water maze
Be sure to bring towels and spare clothes. On a hot day the kids LOVED it
- 2
Archery
My 8 year old loves this and has done it every year since he was 5 (the minimum age) it is always ran by the same people and they are very good teachers and do not rush them at all. He looks forward to this every summer
Food & Drink
The ice cream at the judes ice cream windows is beautiful.
The boys had 2 each, mango and bubblegum.
All were delish
Money-Saving Tip
We always take a picnic but treat the boys to ice cream
Pros & Cons Summary
What We Loved
The play park- Beautiful grounds
- Endless things to do and see
- Super friendly staff
- Jousting show
- Water maze
Could Be Better
Boring bird show
Overall Verdict & Ratings
Immaculate grounds and toilets whenever we visit
There is so much to do. We didn't even go inside the castle this time
We only ever buy ice cream but I'm sure the restaurants are lovely too
No queues, no huge crowds
Our fave day out every summer
Well worth the entry fee. We just paid garden entry this year
The Final Verdict:
I would 100% recommend as i do to friends every year. Take towels, spare clothes and expect grubby tired kids by the end of the day
"My 8 year old wrote in his summer diary that this was his best day yet! <3"Stephanie Thomas
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