Whitstable Castle

Whitstable Castle
Tower Hill, Whitstable
Tel: 01227 281726 – Website

Whitstable Castle welcomes group visits. Guided tours of the building are available, and must be pre booked with the Castle office before arrival. We are able to arrange for refreshments on arrival, cream teas and light lunches if desired (prices will vary).

Whitstable Castle Gardens has become one of the most popular local attractions since the restoration project was completed in September 2010.

Extensive ground works have been undertaken to achieve a unique setting for all to enjoy. No matter what season there is always something different for you to see and enjoy in the gardens.

Along with the hard landscaping there is also the addition of an adventure play area containing a Pirate Ship, swing, roundabout and also interactive items such as sandpits and water feature.

The Castle Gardens have hosted many community events since re-opening, including the return of the very popular Whitstable & Herne Bay Lions Club May Day Fair. Treasure hunts have also been very popular, as well as our ”Scarecrow festivals” with over 200 families taking part in the trail around the gardens.

The Castle Studio

The new Castle Studio, a wooden chalet style building erected in 2011 with support from the Castle Centre Association, George Wilson Ltd and other local groups.

During the summer Whitstable Brass hold free open air concerts on the top terrace. Tango has been very popular, with a temporary dance floor installed in the Rose Garden. The Pirate Treasure Hunt (as part of the Oyster Festival) brought families, not only from Whitstable and the district but from London and beyond.

Whitstable Castle Gardens have been recognised locally by wining the 2011 Best Public Open Space award in Whitstable In Bloom. As well as this, for the last three years we have entered the Kent Wildlife ‘Wild About Gardening’ competition.