Hever Castle & Gardens Outing

Thursday 22nd May

Price £37 per person

Leave: Wallingford Museum 8:30am

Crowmarsh Church 8:35am

Arrive: Hever Castle 11:00

Depart Hever 15:30

Return Wallingford 18:00

Organiser: Sue Wright

Outings SURVEY

Dating back to the 14th century, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I. It's panelled rooms house fine furniture, tapestries, antiques and what is regarded by some as ‘one of the best collections of Tudor portraits after the National Portrait Gallery’. Also, two prayer books which belonged to Anne Boleyn and bear her inscriptions and signature are on display to visitors in the Castle.

Today, much of what you see is the result of the remarkable efforts of William Waldorf Astor, who used his fortune to restore and extend the Castle in the early 20th century.

The Astor Suite is dedicated to its more recent history, showcasing pictures and memorabilia relating to the Astor family and the Edwardian period.

The permanent exhibition in the Long Gallery depicts the saga from the Wars of the Roses to the Reformation through its art collection.

Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. Marvel at the Pompeiian Wall and classical statuary in the Italian Garden; admire the giant topiary chess set and inhale the fragrance of over 5,000 rose bushes in the quintessential English Rose Garden.

The Loggia, overlooking the 38-acre lake, is the perfect spot to relax before exploring the many cascades, grottoes and fountains. A stroll through the Tudor Garden, Blue Corner or Rhododendron Walk, provide colour and interest throughout the year.

Wander further afield and enjoy Sunday Walk and Church Gill Walk that follow the course of a stream through peaceful woodland or Anne Boleyn’s Walk, with its impressive collection of trees planted more than 100 years ago.

Note - There are multiple places to eat and drink across the estate.

Please ask if you need further details about accessibility & Sue will send you their information.

Price £37 per person, included in the visit:

Coach travel including driver’s tip, admission ticket to Hever Castle & Gardens (free flow, not guided)

Not included: Refreshments

TO GO ON WAITING LIST :

Please email the following FOUR points of booking information

to Sue Wright via contact form – (please put "Hever Waiting" in the Subject line)

1. My/our Name(s)

2. My phone number(s) & email address

3. Reserve for me .... place(s) @ £37.00 per person

4. Pick me up from ... Wallingford Museum or ... Crowmarsh Church

DO NOT PAY YET.

You will be asked to pay using your bank's online bank transfer

only when you are offered a place.