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    Walmer is a town in the district of Dover, Kent, in England. Located on the coast, the parish of Walmer is six miles (9.7 km) south-east of Sandwich, Kent. The town's coastline and castle are popular amongst tourists. It has a population of 6,693 (2001), increasing to 8,178 at the 2011 Census.

  2. 27 de oct. de 2022 · Built during the reign of King Henry VIII and perched on the picturesque Kent coastline, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East.

    • Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT14 7LJ, Kent
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  3. Walmer Castle's status as one of England's finest Tudor artillery forts makes it a truly special part of the nation's story. Walmer, and its neighbouring sister Deal Castle, were built to protect the Downs, a sheltered area of water between the shore and the Goodwin Sands.

  4. 17 de ago. de 2020 · Key Facts about Walmer Castle. Walmer Castle was built in 1539–40 by Henry VIII in response to threats of invasion from Europe. The castle was part of a 2.7-mile coastal barrier that included Deal and Sandown castles. During the English Civil Wars, Walmer came under siege from Parliamentarian forces.

  5. Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast.

  6. 13 de abr. de 2024 · Things to do in Walmer. Top Things to Do in Walmer, Kent - Walmer Must-See Attractions. Things to Do in Walmer. Tours near Walmer. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Dover & White Cliffs Tour; Canterbury, Coastal Towns & Castles. 8. Full-day Tours. from. £165. per adult.

  7. History of Walmer Castle. Walmer Castle was built during the reign of Henry VIII as a response to the perceived threat of invasion from Europe. While no such invasion ever came, the castle did later see action when it was besieged by Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil Wars.