Pubs
The Fountain
Tudor village pub in Cowden with Harvey's ales, wines and spirits, and food served Tuesday to Sunday.
Verified Oct 2026
Castles & History, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Hever Castle and Gardens
In Hever
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Double-moated 14th century castle near Edenbridge, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, with Italian gardens, lake, mazes and a Christmas season from 20 November.
About Hever Castle and Gardens
Adult castle and gardens ticket £25.50 online or £28.40 on entry from 2 September to 19 November 2026. Christmas entry is by timed slot: pre-booked tickets must be bought online and walk-up tickets on the day depend on availability. Prices are in the castle’s Christmas price list. Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds but not in the castle, cafes, shops, mazes or play areas.
Accessibility
Castle ground floor is on one level and is the only floor suitable for wheelchairs, but there are steps from the drawbridge (one down to the Gatehouse, three down to the Courtyard) with no ramp. Motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be used in the Courtyard or castle, and pushchairs cannot enter the castle. Accessible parking is available.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Edenbridge
Pubs
The Kentish Horse
No-tie free house at Markbeech near Edenbridge with local cask beers, home-made food, a large garden and a children's play area.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Bore Place Farm Gate
Organic farm gate at Bore Place, Chiddingstone near Edenbridge: vegetables, ice cream, honey, yoghurt and kefir, plus a seasonal collect-from-farm veg box.
Verified Nov 2026
Pubs
The Old Eden
Traditional 16th-century High Street pub in Edenbridge with cask ales, wine and home-cooked food. Online table booking.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Hever Castle and Gardens
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
Hever Castle, Eden Valley Museum, Chartwell and Quebec House
Hever Castle and Eden Valley Museum near Edenbridge, then Chartwell and Quebec House at Westerham, with dated winter opening.
More things to do in Edenbridge
Museums & Galleries
Eden Valley Museum
Free local history museum in the 14th century Church House on Edenbridge High Street, with displays that change regularly and school-holiday activities.
Family Friendly
Free