Walmer Castle and Gardens

Closure at Walmer Castle and Gardens

Please be aware that Walmer Castle and Gardens will be closed on Wed 9, Thu 10 and Fri 11 July. We will re-open on Saturday 12 July at 10am.

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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Address
Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ

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© Vicki Wert/IGPOTY

International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition

Walmer Castle will be hosting the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition 2025 for the first time!

Join us from 3 September - 3 November to immerse yourself in nature as you enjoy an exhibition featuring select higher-placed winners from both the International Garden Photographer of the Year and the dedicated Special Award "The Wonders of Walmer".

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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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Conservation in Action

Our conservation van is calling at Walmer Castle on its summer tour, packed with hands-on activities to try. Come and have a go from 29 - 31 July, from 10.30am - 4.30pm.

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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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