Walmer Castle and Gardens

Walmer Castle and Gardens offers a chance to step back in history, but also for kids to explore a castle with battlements with wonderful sea views! plus much of it has been recently given a sympathetic restoration to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, including a new multi media guide and a more authentic refinishing of Wellington's bedroom!

It was originally designed a part of a coastal defence against France but became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

The Duke of Wellington held this post for 23 years and died in an armchair there that can still be seen, along with an original pair of ‘wellington boots’.

In recent years, both the Queen and Queen Mother have regularly visited the castle and you have a chance to see some of the rooms that were used by the Queen Mother on her visits.

Admission:

Adult £10.70

Child £6.40

Concession £9.60

Family (2 adults and 3 children) £27.80

English Heritage members visit for free!   

Opening Times: 

July to September open daily between 10am to 6pm; 1st October to 2nd November open daily between 10am to 5pm, weekends only 10am to 4pm between November and March.