Autumn Colour at Hever Castle

Autumn Colour at Hever Castle

From October 1

As the air turns crisp and a rich display of autumn colour envelops the countryside, pack your walking boots or wellies and head to Hever Castle to enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and spectacular autumn tints. Plus learn how to plant a winter hanging basket and stock up on spring bulbs.

The Autumn Colour event this year features a new self-guided trail around the lake incorporating points of interest including World War II Pillboxes, the waterfall, the impressive Japanese Teahouse and a tick-box list of autumnal coloured trees. Trees of note include some of the Scots Pines beside the lake which were brought to the garden from nearby Ashdown Forest by former owner William Waldorf Astor during the creation of the garden in 1904 -1908. The gardening team will also be sharing plans for 2019 along with inspirational tips and selling daffodil and tulip bulbs on site.

The Castle is arguably at its romantic best in the autumn when the Boston Ivy adorning the front of the Castle turns a vivid shade of red. You will be treated to glorious displays of autumn colour with the rich yellow, red and orange leaves of beech mingling with liquid ambars, tulip trees and Japanese maples, all contributing to an explosion of colour.