Whitstable Castle & Gardens
About
Built as an octagonal tower in 1789 and expanded into a manor house, Whitstable Castle now sits in landscaped gardens with a play park, a bistro and the dog-friendly Wynn Ellis Tearoom, run by volunteers alongside its staff. It hosts events through the year, from murder-mystery nights to seasonal fairs. The gardens are free to walk; food and afternoon tea are ticketed, and booking is described as essential for afternoon tea.
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Highlights
- ✓An octagonal 1789 tower turned Victorian manor house
- ✓Landscaped gardens with a play park
- ✓The dog-friendly Wynn Ellis Tearoom and a bistro
- ✓A regular events programme, from fairs to murder-mystery nights
Tips
- →Garden gates open 08:00 and close 18:00 daily.
- →Book ahead for afternoon tea; it is described as essential by the venue.
- →The car park uses automatic number-plate recognition; register on arrival or risk a fine.
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