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Walmer Castle and Gardens

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Tourism South East Member

Awards

  • Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2008

Walmer Castle was built by Henry VIII in Tudor rose-shape and since the 18thC has been the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. It is very well preserved and visitors can see the interior including exhibits and furnishings relating to some of the past Lord Wardens, such as the Duke of Wellington's camp bed and famous boots. The attractive gardens with terraces overlook the English Channel and are also open to visitors. The gardens have a contemporary feel to them since being replanted as 'The Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother's Garden'. Walmer Castle is closed 13,14 July, re-opening 15 July at 13:00.

Closed 13 July 2008 when Lord Warden is in residence.

Opening Times

2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)
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2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)
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2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)
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2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)
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2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)
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2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)
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Road Directions

Nearest major road is A258. On the A258, south of Walmer.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Walmer.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Not in restaurant or house
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Lord Warden tearooms selling home-made lunches and afternoon teas.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 02:30
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - When Lord Warden is in residence the castle is closed.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 11
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Languages spoken

  • French spoken
  • German spoken

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch audio guide
  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide