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Walmer Castle: History and Stories
Standing guard over the Kentish coast since Tudor times, Walmer Castle developed over the years from a coastal fort into an elegant seaside retreat for politicians, aristocrats and royalty.
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After you've explored the castle and its wonderful gardens, rest your feet with a visit to one of our tearooms.
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THE QUEEN MOTHER'S PRIVATE APARTMENT REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Walmer Castle, seaside retreat beloved of The Queen Mother, opens Lord Warden's private apartment from Saturday 23 March
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THE QUEEN MOTHER’S PRIVATE APARTMENT REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Walmer Castle, seaside retreat beloved of The Queen Mother, opens private Lord Warden’s apartment from Saturday 23 March
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When was the last time you sent a postcard? Or received one? What was once a communication staple for over 150 years now feels more like a novelty. New research commissioned by English Heritage reveals that only 8% of adults send a postcard at least once a year, while more than half never send them at all. How about we change that this summer? Find out more about the humble postcard and, perhaps, feel inspired to send your own.
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The room in which the Duke of Wellington died in 1852 has been re-created by English Heritage as part of a major re-presentation of Walmer Castle in Kent. A pair of original Wellington boots and the Duke's death mask are among the objects in a new exhibition, opening on Friday 5 June, looking at the life and 'celebrity' status of the victor of Waterloo.
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THE KITCHEN GARDEN AT WALMER CASTLE
The oldest recorded of Walmer's gardens, see history in bloom and enjoy the fruits of the growing season at Walmer's Kitchen Garden.