Walmer Castle and Gardens

Walmer Castle

A Tudor coastal fort converted into the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, where the Duke of Wellington died, with beautiful gardens.

Walmer Castle was built at the same time as Deal Castle and later became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The Duke of Wellington and Winston Churchill both held this office. The castle preserves the Duke's rooms and his “Wellington boots”, and the Queen Mother's Garden and kitchen garden are major highlights. It is managed by English Heritage, with admission of about £15, and there is a tearoom.

Opening hours

Approx. Apr–Oct 10:00–17:00 (some weekends in winter)

Castle · Garden · Wellington

Nearby sights

• Deal Castle
• South Foreland Lighthouse
• White Cliffs of Dover
• Sandwich
• Dover Castle
• Broadstairs & Viking Bay
• Dreamland Margate
• Shell Grotto

Places to eat nearby

• The Fordwich Arms
• Il Posticino
• The Corner House
• Tiny Tim's Tearoom
• The Cook's Tale
• The Goods Shed

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