Walmer Castle and Gardens, Walmer, Deal, Kent
Details
Accessibility
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/plan-your-visit/access/
2025:
"Accessible toilets
Assistance dogs welcome
Mobility scooter loan
OnSite Transport
None
Stairs
Castle, moat and Glen accessible by stairs only.
Lift Access
None
Seating And Restpoints
Benches and seating available at various points throughout the garden.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
Access to castle via a cobbled and flagstone walkway and a wooden drawbridge. The main route from the house to the gardens is not practical but there is an alternative route using a side gate. Smooth grass and gravel paths within grounds.
Brief description
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/
2025:
"Explore more than eight acres of award-winning gardens in the grounds of a Tudor fortress turned country house. For nearly three centuries, it’s been the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, an office granted to some of Britain’s most famous people, including the Duke of Wellington and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Displays highlight the Duke of Wellington, Lord Warden for 23 years until his death here in 1852. You’ll see the armchair in which he died and a pair of his ‘Wellington boots’.
There's plenty to enjoy in the glorious gardens, with flower-filled borders, a kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, shady woodland walks, the restored glen garden and the striking yew cloud hedge in the Broadwalk. Kids will love the brilliant play trail through the woods."
Address
2025:
Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ
2025:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone
2025:
Website
2025:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/plan-your-visit/
Directions
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/plan-your-visit/
2025:
"Walmer Castle is on the coast, south of Walmer, on the A258. It’s accessible via Junction 13 of the M20."
Opening Times
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/prices-and-opening-times/
2025:
WEEK COMMENCING - 21st July
Monday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Tuesday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Wednesday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Thursday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Friday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Saturday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Sunday
- 10:00am-18:00pm
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
2025:
"By bus: Stagecoach East Kent service 82/82A
By train: Walmer Station is 1 mile from the castle."
Amenities
2025:
"Facilities at Walmer Castle and Gardens:
- PARKING
Free for English Heritage members displaying a valid car sticker. Non-members must pay. There are 5 accessible parking spaces, and disabled passengers can be dropped off at the castle entrance. - FOOD AND DRINK
Choose between the Lord Warden’s Tea Room and the Glasshouse Café. Read more here. - PICNIC AREA
There are picnic benches on the Oval Lawn, and other benches throughout the site, including the woodland walk. BBQs are not permitted. - SHOP
There’s an on-site gift shop selling a selection of English Heritage gifts and themed souvenirs and a secondhand bookshop in the basement of the castle itself. - TOILETS
Male and female toilets available. - DOGS
Except for assistance dogs, dogs are not allowed into the grounds or gardens at Walmer Castle. - MUSEUM
The Wellington Museum contains many of the Duke's personal effects including his campaign bed and a pair of original 'Wellington Boots'. Please note that photography is not permitted inside the historic rooms. - EXHIBITION
Successive Lord Wardens have left their mark on the castle and it is home to many valuable furnishings which are now on display. - GARDENS
The award-winning gardens include areas carefully managed to encourage wildflowers and insects. Smooth grass and gravel paths within grounds. The gardens include the Broad Walk, a working kitchen garden, the Quarry Garden and the contemporary Queen Mother's Garden. - FAMILY FRIENDLY
- BABY CHANGING FACILITIES
Baby-changing facilities are available adjacent to the Kitchen Garden.
Bottle-warming facilities are available on request. - BOTTLE / FOOD WARMING
Bottle warming facilities are available on request. - HIGH CHAIRS
Highchairs are available in our cafes on request. - PLAY AREAS / ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
There’s a natural play trail with hollow tree trunks, climbing frames, a swing and a wobbly bridge to discover within the woodland walk.
Please note, if the gardens are closed due to severe weather, the play trail is not accessible. - EDUCATION
The education centre at the castle offers first-class facilities for visiting schools and education groups. Read more about school visits.
INTERPRETATION FOR CHILDREN
Children can learn about wildlife by spotting sculptures of woodland birds throughout the woodland walk. Created by master designers Studio Hardie, the beautifully crafted pieces complement the woodland landscape and let children take delight in the glorious outdoors. - HOLIDAY COTTAGES
The Greenhouse Apartment (sleeps 4). The Garden Cottage (sleeps 4). - COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND FILMING
English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.
If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.
Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions."
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
RNLI Walmer Lifeboat Station, Walmer, Deal, Kent
1,456 metres*
1.34 miles*
St Leonard's Church, Deal, Kent
1.44 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.