HEVER CASTLE

The gatehouse, walls and moat were built in 1270. At the end of the 15th century the castle was bought by the father of Anne Boleyn, later to marry King Henry V111, and a Tudor interior was added. This increased the living area and greatly improved comfort. Over the next four centuries the castle was occupied but started to decay. In 1903 it was bought and restored by W W Astor, reputed to be the richest man in America. He added a mock Tudor village behind the castle to accommodate visitors and created a large ornamental lake surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Open March - November.

Photos Charles Taylor

Directions
Off the B2026, 3 miles east of Edenbridge and about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead.

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