Walmer Castle & Gardens

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Walmer Castle & Gardens

Explore more than eight acres of award-winning gardens in the grounds of a Tudor fortress turned country house. For nearly three centuries, it’s been the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, an office granted to some of Britain’s most famous people, including the Duke of Wellington and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

Displays highlight the Duke of Wellington, Lord Warden for 23 years until his death here in 1852. You’ll see the armchair in which he died and a pair of his ‘Wellington boots’.

There’s plenty to enjoy in the glorious gardens, with flower-filled borders, a kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, shady woodland walks, the restored glen garden and the striking yew cloud hedge in the Broadwalk. Kids will love the brilliant play trail through the woods.

English Heritage Membership
English Heritage is guardian to some of the nation’s most treasured and iconic buildings and monuments, including Stonehenge, Tintagel Castle, Osborne, Hadrian’s Wall and Dover Castle. English Heritage champions our historic places and advises the Government and others to help today’s generation get the best out of our heritage and ensure that it is protected for future generations.  

From only £42 for a whole year, English Heritage members enjoy unlimited access to over 400 historic properties across the country, a whole year’s worth of fun days out, free entry for up to six accompanying children per adult member, free or reduced-price entry to exclusive members’ events giving you access to our experts and a glimpse behind the scenes, exclusive Members’ Magazine four times a year with in-depth features about our properties and wider work, which also includes a nationwide events guide, a free handbook to help plan your next exciting day out, special offers, discounts and competitions for a great variety of products and experiences, and an English Heritage car sticker.

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