Walmer Castle and Gardens, (EH)

No dogs allowed. Disabled passengers can be set down at castle entrance; please phone in advance to make special arrangements for limited parking on site. Castle access via cobbled and flagstone walkway and wooden drawbridge gatehouse and 3 ground floor rooms accessible to wheelchair users via one high door sill (pusher necessary) easy flight of stairs to upper floors with handrail (the most interesting rooms are upstairs) seats provided. Gardens: main route from house is not practical but there is an alternative route via a side gate smooth grass and gravel paths within grounds. Special tape tour included in admission price scented plants cannons can be touched. Tape tour with hearing loop, included in admission charge script also available. Ask custodian for key to toilets. Shop, accessible but space very restricted.

This is one of the many forts built along the south coast by Henry VIII, and has since been transformed into an elegant stately home. As the residence of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Walmer was much used by the Duke of Wellington, and was used by Her Majesty the Queen Mother. Rooms used by Her Majesty, including the dining room and drawing room, are open to