Jousting at Hever Castle
Join the Knights of Royal England for the annual Jousting tournaments at Hever Castle this summer.
In its 40th Anniversary season, 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 a traditional form of joust, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion.
Jousting event dates:
- July: 11-12, 18-19 and 24-26
- August: 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 28 – 31
The popular annual Jousting Tournaments return to Hever Castle for selected dates in July and August, commencing with the weekend of 11 and 12 July.
Join King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England in the procession to the Jousting arena.
New to the arena this year is Lord Ashley of Hampshire, appearing as the “Anne of Cleves Champion.”
To mark the anniversary, this year’s show introduces a light-hearted story inspired by two of Hever Castle’s most famous Tudor connections: Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves. The “Battle of the Queens” theme adds an extra layer of fun and theatre to the arena, helping bring history to life in an engaging way for all ages.
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.
Jousting tournaments take place at Hever Castle on 11-12, 18-19 and 24-26 July; and 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 28 – 31 August.
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.
