Walmer Castle and Gardens
Tulips blossoming in the gardens of Walmer Castle
The historic interior of Walmer Castle
The Queen Mother's Garden at Walmer Castle
The Lord Warden's Apartment at Walmer Castle
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Open daily, 10am - 5pm. Last entry 4pm.

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Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ

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A rose in the garden with Walmer Castle in the background

Photography Competition

International Garden Photographer of the Year is proud to run a Special Award photography competition for Walmer Castle and Gardens for the very first time!

This free-to-enter competition is open to everyone (adults only) and is a chance to explore and capture the grounds and gardens of historic Walmer Castle.

Selected winners will form part of an exclusive exhibition at the IGPOTY exhibition at Walmer Castle and Gardens this autumn 2025!

Closing date for entries is 2 August 2025.

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The sights and sounds of Walmer Castle and Gardens

Enjoy drone footage of the glorious Walmer Castle and its award-winning gardens before you plan your visit.

Walmer Castle on the English Heritage Podcast

Listen to curator of collections and interiors Kathryn Bedford talk the history of Walmer Castle, why the Lord Warden was stationed here, and what this unique job involves.

Guidebook: Walmer Castle and Gardens

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