Virtual Tour | Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn

Step inside Hever Castle’s Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn 2026 exhibition with Castle Historians and Assistant Curators Dr Owen Emmerson and Kate McCaffrey.

In this exclusive 35-minute virtual tour, Owen and Kate share their specialist knowledge of Anne Boleyn, Tudor history and Hever Castle’s collections as they explore the fascinating stories behind the exhibition’s portraits, artworks and objects.

Discover how the image of Anne Boleyn has been created, challenged and reimagined over almost 500 years, and explore what the different portraits can reveal about one of the most famous women in Tudor history.

As Castle Historians and Assistant Curators at Hever Castle, Owen and Kate bring their expert insight and unique connection to Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, offering a fascinating way to experience Capturing a Queen from wherever you are in the world.

Have your say

Visitors to the exhibition can vote for the portrait they believe best represents Anne Boleyn, and now virtual visitors can have their say too.

After exploring the portraits with Owen and Kate, cast your own vote and choose between The Rose Portrait, The Pearl Portrait, The Windsor Portrait, The Moost Happi Portrait or The Bradford Portrait.

Your virtual tour includes

• A 35-minute guided tour of Capturing a Queen: The Image of Anne Boleyn
• Expert commentary from Dr Owen Emmerson and Kate McCaffrey
• Stories and insights behind key portraits, artworks and objects
• An exploration of Anne Boleyn’s changing image and reputation
• The opportunity to vote virtually for the portrait you think best represents Anne Boleyn
• Access to the exhibition from anywhere in the world

Perfect for anyone fascinated by Anne Boleyn, Tudor history, portraiture and Hever Castle, particularly those unable to visit the exhibition in person.

Your Access

• Your video is available for 1 month from the date of purchase. After this date, your access will expire.
• You can download the video a maximum of 5 times during your access period.
• Once downloaded, the video can be watched for your personal use.

Copyright & Sharing

This video is the copyright of Hever Castle Ltd and is provided for your personal use only. It must not be copied, reproduced, shared, distributed, uploaded or made available to others in any form, including via social media, file-sharing services or other websites.

Please do not share your access link or downloaded copy with anyone else.

If you have any problems accessing your tour, please contact gifts@hevercastle.co.uk, quoting the email address you used to make your purchase.

Please note: This is a pre-recorded video tour, not an interactive 360° virtual tour. Access to the tour and voting experience is available for a limited period after purchase.