# Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This historic fortress turned stately home features elegant rooms once used by royalty, plus award-winning gardens perfect for families to explore. Enjoy the onsite restaurant and convenient parking facilities. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/deal/attractions/walmer-castle-and-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Castle # Walmer Castle and Gardens Kingsdown Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1943909627469535392&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Anthony Payne](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115122897326460097886) **In short:** Walmer Castle and Gardens is a castle in Deal, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4,747 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Walmer Castle and Gardens This historic fortress turned stately home features elegant rooms once used by royalty, plus award-winning gardens perfect for families to explore. Enjoy the onsite restaurant and convenient parking facilities. ## What's nearby - Granville Road Toilets 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Rebecca C](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111030446065509058120/reviews) ★★★★★ Walked the 40mins from Kingsdown Campsite to the Castle. If you do, walk through the zetland arms pub garden across the beach as there isn't paths through the main road. It's prettier and safer. The castle was fantastically reserved, beautiful and educational. I paid £15.50 for entry on the day. The cafe was splendid. The gardens - take your time enjoying all the different view points. They add information as to why it was designed that way attached to the benches. The keyhole was my favourite. Loads for children aswell. Make sure to take the stairs up, near the shop to appritiate the cannons and view of the sea. Took a solo traveller 1.5hours to leisurely enjoy the experiance. · via Google [Chris Jarmain](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104740821542165353831/reviews) ★★★★★ What a brilliant pleasure to be here. Such a unique day out, and the gardens are superb! Lots of English Heritage staff working (even when it is very hot 🔥☀️) the gardens do look so good. Very old house, a lot of history to it, and a pleasure to visit. · via Google [Tom Hester](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114459657563723291695/reviews) ★★★★★ Visited Walmer Castle for the first time in over 30 years—and it absolutely didn’t disappoint. Took the kids (10 & 6), and it’s one of those rare places that genuinely works for everyone. The setting is brilliant, with fantastic sea views, and there’s a lovely café to refuel. Inside the castle is relatively small, but still really interesting and well worth exploring. The real standout, though, is the gardens. They’re superb—beautifully kept, loads to see, and perfect for wandering. The four play areas are a huge win for kids, giving them plenty to do while you actually get to enjoy the surroundings. You can bring a picnic and settle in either the gardens or the old moat, which makes it an easy, relaxed day out. All in all, a great mix of history, space, and family-friendly fun. Well worth a visit. · via Google [Robert Marshall](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101097404373320161527/reviews) ★★★★★ First time visit to Walmer Castle. Within the actual castle, you can visit the Lord Warden's apartment & the Wellington room for a bit of history. You can also explore the moat garden within the castle walls. Outside the walls are the gardens and the woodland walk. There's the Lord Warden's tearoom within the castle walls with plenty of seating both inside & out and also 3 tables up on the Bastion. There's a smaller Glasshouse Café (light snacks & drinks only) by the kitchen garden. Loads of tables on the woodland walk for picnics. No BBQs. A great combination of a bit of history and glorious gardens and woodlands to explore. Top tips: plenty of free parking. Toilets near to the Lord Warden's tearoom (small & cramped) and also by the Glasshouse Café (better and in a purpose built block). Great view over Walmer beach. Gift shop on the way in/out. The gardens are mostly disabled accessible, the castle is not. Check the EH website if applicable. Assistance doggos only so Muttley stays at home. No photography allowed within the actual Castle rooms. Signs everywhere to reinforce this. Play areas for kids on the woodland walk. GW 2:1 offers tremendous VFM but note not valid at BH weekends or on event days. Loads of events on throughout the year. Details on the EH website. A great visit. Thank you EH. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47deaf30456c67c7:0x1afa2781c4c898a0!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this castle offers beautiful, extensive gardens and interesting historical exhibits, including the Duke of Wellington's artifacts. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, as well as the delicious and reasonably priced food at the on-site cafes. Many appreciate the ample free parking and family-friendly activities. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7LJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2001884%2C1.4011123) **Category** Castles & Palaces **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (4,747 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Deal [More attractions in Deal](https://staycation.co.uk/deal/attractions) ★ 4.7 (4,747 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01304 364288](tel:01304364288) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Deal **Postcode** CT14 7LJ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9F336C22+3C [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47deaf30456c67c7:0x1afa2781c4c898a0!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47deaf30456c67c7:0x1afa2781c4c898a0!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47deaf30456c67c7:0x1afa2781c4c898a0!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Deal Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Walmer Castle and Gardens suits all ages. ### Is Walmer Castle and Gardens wheelchair accessible? Walmer Castle and Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Walmer Castle and Gardens? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Walmer Castle and Gardens? 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