Walmer Castle was built to withstand the wrath of the French and Spanish following Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church, but its defences have never, in fact, been put to the test.

It does, however, serve as the official residence of the Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the last Lord Warden, regularly visited Walmer. Some of the rooms used by her are open to the public as is the Queen Mother's Garden, designed by Penelope Hobhouse.

Contact English Heritage for details of opening times on 0870 333 1181 or click on the website link below.

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Bus information:
Reach Walmer Castle on route 84, which stops right outside the entrance.

For more infomation go to:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk