Local Series: Walmer Castle

Si Gardner says: It is hard to see this scene on a normal visit, usually people are bustling in and out constantly and navigating the columns of push-chairs, children and other visitors means that the detail above the door is missed. The doors are also more impressive than I remembered (especially as I was on my way to the cafe for a much needed slice of cake). I added this here as it is an oft missed detail in a castle full of little details.

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Si Gardner says: An aerial shot of the castle is included here to show the position and extent of the grounds

Walmer Castle by Photfolio

Si Gardner says: Not many photographs of the interior exist (because it's forbidden). But I am glad that people do take some photos. It shows that the insides are not what is expected of a fort of this kind.

Walmer Castle interior by Jan Giesen

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Si Gardner says: The firing points look out across the channel. Walmer, Deal and Sandown Castles were built so that their arcs of fire would interlock, providing a solid wall of fire along this part of the kent coast

Walmer Castle & Gardens by Dongyi Liu

Si Gardner says: The cannons are still in place here, though the barrels are protected by these red caps. The contrast between military and home use makes Walmer Castle a must-see

Walmer_15-04-06_T by HeyWayne

Si Gardner says: This photo shows off the colours in the grounds, the kitchen garden greens, reds and yellows, the grey of the castle stone work and the blue of the sky.

Walmer Castle and Kitchen Garden by Austen2007

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Si Gardner says: The gardens are a large part of the castle's attraction. There are some beautiful colours on offer to all visitors

Walmer Castle & Gardens by Dongyi Liu

Walmer Castle Gardens by A J Veitch

Si Gardner says: More symmetry in the Queen Mother's garden, and idyllic location within and idyllic location.

walmer castle by marsh and moor

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Si Gardner says: The contrast of the dark and threatening sky seems at war with the peace and serenity of the lake and gardens

Walmer Castle, Kent by Pixeliada

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Sundial by Ella

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Si Gardner says: SuziGun has managed to line up the two statues and two staircases perfectly. This really shows off the beauty in the Symmetry

Gardens at Walmer Castle by suzigun

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