Hever Castle, located in Sevenoaks, Kent, is a 13th-century double-moated castle with a rich history. Originally built in 1270 as a country house, it became the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII. The castle passed through several owners, including Anne of Cleves, before being restored by William Waldorf Astor in the early 20th century.

The castle is reputed to be haunted by several ghosts. The most famous is that of Anne Boleyn herself, whose apparition has been reported in various parts of the castle, including the Long Gallery and the bridge over the moat. Witnesses describe seeing a pale figure in a blue dress, sometimes carrying her severed head.

Another reported ghost is that of Henry VIII, seen striding through the castle corridors. Staff and visitors have reported hearing his heavy footsteps and feeling an oppressive presence.

The castle’s grounds are said to be haunted by a spectral horseman, believed to be the spirit of a soldier who drowned in the moat during a skirmish. People have reported seeing him ride across the grounds before disappearing into thin air.

In the Waldegrave Room, the ghost of a young boy has been seen, often described as looking sad or lost. Some speculate this could be the spirit of one of the castle’s former residents.

The Hever Castle library is said to be haunted by the ghost of William Waldorf Astor himself, with reports of books mysteriously falling from shelves and the sensation of being watched while alone in the room.