insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 48

DAYSOUT WEDDING FEVER What’s on at Hever Castle: at Hever Castle 5th-7th May May Day Festival BRIDES AND GROOMS ARE INVITED TO AN EVENING WEDDING SHOWCASE ON THURSDAY 24TH MAY AT HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS. Hever Castle’s May Day Festival incorporates traditional celebrations to welcome the summer from the mythical Green Man of folklore and Jack in the Green plus maypole dancing on the castle forecourt. 26th May-3rd June Edwardian Life During May half term at Hever Castle you can meet costumed characters from the Edwardian era and play traditional games of the period. New for this year: Punch and Judy with a Tudor twist! 16th-17th June Father’s Day Weekend Say thank you to dad this Father’s Day with a car-themed visit to Hever Castle & Garden to see an impressive display of Alfa Romeos or Ferraris. Children can make a car-themed keyring in free craft workshop. 23rd-24th June Hever’s Home Front Discover what life and work was like during the Second World War in our Hever’s Home Front event. Visit the tea dance tent, explore vintage stalls and learn to swing dance. Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself, the country house atmosphere of the Astor Wing, or the stunning lakeside location of the Guthrie Pavilion, Hever Castle offers a dream- come-true location for your special day. Intimate gatherings, exuberant parties and outdoor weddings are all catered for. Wander at your leisure around the spectacular facilities and experience firsthand the magic of a wedding at Hever Castle. Meet the team who will be on hand to discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have. The event runs from 5.30pm to 9.30pm with guests having the chance to take a tour of the Astor Wing and to enjoy drinks on the private Tudor Suite lawn just outside the castle. At 6.30pm, visitors will be able to explore the grand function rooms of the castle set for a ceremony and then wander in the stunning 48 grounds to experience an Italian garden wedding. A selection of food from the mouthwatering wedding menu will also be available. Please pre-register by emailing [email protected] including basic details of when you wish to get married and an approximate numbers of guests. 26th June-1st July Hever in Bloom During Hever in Bloom experience the quintessential English Rose Garden at the height of its summer beauty with guided tours of the award-winning gardens. 14th July-27th August Jousting The Knights of Royal England return to battle it out at the annual Jousting Tournament. 14th-15th; 21st-22nd; 28th-29th July 11th-12th; 18th-19th; 24th-27th August For more information please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk/weddings For a full list of events, please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/