Jousting at Hever Castle
Join the Knights of Royal England for the annual Jousting tournaments at Hever Castle this summer.
Jousting event dates:
- July: 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28
- August: 10-11, 17-18, 23-26 and 31
- September: 1
The popular annual Jousting Tournaments return to Hever Castle for selected dates in July and August, commencing with the weekend of 13 and 14 July.
This summer, the Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal box.
Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion.
Join Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Royal Foot Soldiers in a procession to the Jousting arena.
The Knights of Royal England’s tournaments provide the very best in jousting and medieval entertainment.
Approximately 1¼ hours of spectacular action, stunts, falls, fights and galloping horses, a warm up, introductions, fanfares, professional commentary, and music throughout the show.
Surrounded by 150 acres of beautiful ground and award-winning gardens, historic Hever Castle provides a picturesque setting for a fantastic day of jousting.
Bring a blanket to watch the tournament from the two acre field or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands (£2 per seat – payable on the day on a first come, first served basis). Then choose which knights you support and cheer them to glory.
Test the skills you have seen on family and friends by buying mock shields, swords and armoury and finish your day off with an refreshing ice cream or cold drink.
On Saturday 10 August, a designated BSL (British Sign Language) area within the Jousting Field will be available with interpretation of the event for those with hearing impairments and their friends and families to enjoy.
Jousting tournaments take place at Hever Castle on 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 July; 10-11, 17-18, 23-26 and 31 August; and 1st September.
Families can also enjoy the 150 acre stunning gardens at Hever Castle, the play areas, including the Tudor Towers adventure playground, the popular Water Maze and the historic Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
To book tickets online, or for more information, please visit the Hever Castle website.
To see more family friendly events and places to go, please visit the Raring2go! What’s on Guide or the Raring2go! Places2go section of our website.
