Walmer Castle Castles
The spirit of Napoleon's nemesis and the victor of Waterloo still lives on at this former coastal artillery fort. The 'Iron Duke' preferred unsophisticated furnishings and the campaign-bed on which he slept with its original horsehair mattress and bedding remains on display as a testament to his spartan tastes. A pair of original 'Wellington boots' can also be seen alongside a great many personal effects in the fascinating on-site Wellington museum.
The gardens hold much of horticultural and historical interest. The moat that once surrounded the fort has been grassed over since the 19th century and now hosts a wide variety of flowers and other greenery. There are also a commemorative lawn, woodland walk, croquet lawn and a working kitchen garden, as well as a double herbaceous border flanked by mature yew hedges.
An interactive audio tour is available at the site and, for those with green fingers or those inspired by the magnificent gardens, plants are on sale.
Parking is located on a nearby approach to the castle, disabled passengers can be dropped off at castle entrance; please telephone in advance to make arrangements for parking on site. .
Attraction Details
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AddressKingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Walmer Castle
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Sunnycroft
Around 10 minutes walk from Walmer Castle, Sunnycroft in Deal offers well-appointed bed and breakfast accommodation on the east Kent coast..
Oysters
Oysters is a holiday home is set in Walmer and is 24 km from Canterbury. The unit is 43 km from Calais. Other facilities at Oysters include a barbecue.
Rum Bosun
Located in Kingsdown, this holiday home features a barbecue. The unit is 25 km from Canterbury. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Spice Cottage
Spice Cottage is a holiday home situated in Kingsdown, 25 km from Canterbury. The property is 41 km from Calais and free private parking is available. Dover is 9 km from Spice Cottage, while Wissant is 38 km from the property.
Sutherland House Hotel
Set 1.2 km from Deal Castle in Deal, Sutherland House Hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Raspberry Cottage
Raspberry Cottage is a holiday home with a garden, set in Great Mongeham in the Kent Region. The unit is 22 km from Canterbury. Calais is 44 km from Raspberry Cottage, while Dover is 9 km from the property.
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