Hever Castle

We had a mini-break staying in the castle last couple of days.

First three photos are Edenbridge a quaint little town nearby:

 

All the rest are of Hever Castle and the gardens:

 

Me ordering room service in our room

 

A sitting swan and it's mate:

 

More of the castle



Tulips

Strange shaped branch:

 

Morris men, just before the heavens opened and stopped the May Pole dancing:

 

It's just over the border in Kent Ziggy.

We've never been before, found out it's the birthplace of Anne Boleyn and there's a great big four poster bed for when Sid James came a wooing

 

Thanks Vicky, it is a beautiful place. We would love to return in a months time when the roses and wisteria are out in the Italian garden.

 

It's surprising good for little kids, there's an adventure playground, tower maze and a water maze as well as the historical stuff. Plus the Yew maze (they do like their mazes!).

I know what you mean about taking photos, I was told not take photos as we went in, it was pretty obvious I was putting my camera away in its bag. I think they just want you to buy the guide book. Those carved chairs are pretty special, we did buy the guide book but it there were no details on when they were made or for who.

Amazing your Nan was born there, are you in line for the Astor fortune then?