The History Festival at Hever Castle

Name: The History Festival at Hever Castle 5 Aug | WhereCanWeGo
Start: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.0000000
End: 2026-08-08T00:00:00.0000000
Location: Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG

Set against the stunning backdrop of Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, our history festival offers a unique opportunity to step into the past whilst engaging with some of today’s most exciting historical voices.

Returning for a third consecutive year, The History Festival At Hever Castle brings together an exceptional line-up of historians and authors, each presenting their latest research and books. This is a festival for seasoned history enthusiasts and all of us eager to connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable setting.

Wednesday 5th August:
11:00am - Alison Weir, The Boleyn Secret
1:30pm & 3:30pm - Feel Like A Tudor!

Thursday 6th August:
11:00am - Amy Licence, Henry VIII's Controversial Aunt Honor Lisle
3:00pm - Anthony Delany, Queer Georgians

Friday 7th August:
11:00am - Owen Emmerson & Kate McCaffrey, Capturing A Queen
3:00pm - Helen Carr, Sceptered Isle: A New History Of The 14th Century
8:00pm - Tracy Borman, The House of Boleyn

Saturday 8th August:
11:00am - Jackson Van Uden, Henry VIII & Donald Trump: Is History Repeating?
3:00pm - Alfred Hawkins & Owen Emmerson, Anne Boleyn And The Tower Of London
8:00pm - Kate Williams, Regina: A New History Of Royal Women