This booking page is for BSL Interpreted Jousting & Falconry. This includes access to the Castle & Gardens depending upon the ticket type chosen. 

Jousting will take place in the Event Field, starting at 2:15pm. The BSL interpretation area will be open from 2pm. The BSL interpretation area will be sign posted and roped off from the general public. To gain access to this area please show your booking confirmation The jousting will last around one hour. Seating will be on the grass.

If you are visiting the Castle, the Castle is usually busiest in the afternoon on Jousting Days.

BSL interpreted falconry displays will also be available on the day at 11:30 & 15:45

Visitors with Accessible Needs: Booking a BSL Jousting ticket provides you with entry to the BSL corner of the jousting field, where the interpreters will be situated. Space within this area will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Standard charges apply to visitors with accessible needs, general admission for carers is free of charge. See details below.

Falconry does not need to be booked. There is no dedicated BSL area, but an interpreter will be present during the displays and be on hand afterwards to allow visitors to ask any questions to the bird handlers.

WHO NEEDS TO BOOK?

Pre-booking is essential for this experience. 

Day Visitors/Non-Members – This booking page is for those who require BSL Interpreted Jousting. Tickets for general day visits can be found here.

Annual Members – Please enter your membership card number when booking and remember to bring a valid membership card with you on your visit. To purchase or renew annual memberships - click here

Partner Offers – These offers are not valid for this experience.

Carers – Standard charges apply to visitors with accessible needs, carers are free of charge and should select a Carer ticket under the Day Visitors/Non Members option. Proof of disability will be requested on arrival, which may include a Blue Badge, statement of special educational needs from LEA or NHS, or a letter from a medical professional on NHS headed paper or a DLA letter from the department of Work & Pensions.

B&B Guests – Please use the Existing Ticket Holders ticket option. All Hever Castle B&B guests receive complimentary access to the Castle and grounds during opening hours on the day of arrival, the day of departure and all days in between. Outside of opening hours, and on days when the Castle and grounds are closed, guests can enjoy access to some parts of the gardens.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Before booking, please read the latest experience and visitor information.

YOUR TICKETS

Tickets will be sent via email. Tickets cannot be resold, exchanged or transferred to another date.

If you cannot attend due to contracting Covid you can request to transfer your booking to an alternative date or cancel your booking and apply for a refund. To do this please email cancellations@hevercastle.co.uk and include your booking reference in the email.