In the Footsteps of the Tudors - with Hever Castle

Visit two historic estates in Kent just a few miles apart and brought together by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Once owned by Henry VIII, Penshurst Place was used as his hunting lodge - visiting with his friend Brandon on several occasions - and maybe then secretly visiting Anne. Both places will also  be appearing on Walking Through History programme - Channel 4.

Offer includes a house/garden tour of Penshurst Place in the morning and non-guided visit to Hever Castle & Grounds.
For 2013 - £20 per person.  See our booking form for details.

Spa Town & Country Tour to Royal Tunbridge Wells

In times gone by visitors to Tunbridge Wells would ride out to Penshurst Place and pay the housekeeper a shilling to visit the staterooms. Today group visitors can pay a little extra and have a one-hour guided tour of the famous Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells and take the waters.

For groups of 20+ offer includes walking tour of the Pantiles and non-guided visit to Penshurst Place. £11 per person. To book email the Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information Centre or call 01892 515675; Tunbridge Wells for Groups information here.

Weald of Kent Craft Show at Penshurst Place

Bank Holiday 4th - 6th May 2013 & 6th - 8th September 2013

Joint entrance tickets for the Craft Show and Penshurst Place available for groups - with one ticket free for every 10 booked. Call ICHF ticket hotline on 01425 277988 or book tickets online at www.ichf.co.uk. If you wish to visit Penshurst Place first, please contact our Head of Visitor Services to arrange coach parking and any refreshments.

Cream Tea and Tour

A guided tour of the house or gardens followed by a cream tea, exclusively for groups. See booking form for offer details.

See our Surrounding area section for ideas of other places to visit locally.

For a map of the area, please click here.