Where is Lympne Castle?

Lympne Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4LQ), in the parish of Lympne.

How do I get to Lympne Castle?

The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 4LQ.

Is Lympne Castle a listed building?

Lympne Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Lympne Castle a protected site?

Yes — Lympne Castle is part of the Lympne Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Does Lympne Castle charge admission?

Lympne Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Lympne Castle?

The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4LQ.

Castles · South East England

Lympne Castle

In or near Aldington.

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Lympne Castle — castle in Lympne, Kent, England.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Westenhanger · 2.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Lympne Castle, the nearest railway station is Westenhanger, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT21 4LQ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Lympne Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1080. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Lympne, Kent, England". Coordinates: 51.0722°, 1.0236°.

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Heritage listing

Lympne Castle is a medieval castle in England that is located in the village of Lympne in Kent, above Romney Marsh. It is 18,862 square feet (1,752.3 m2) in size and is a Grade I listed property, described as a fortified manor house. After the Reformation, the castle was sometimes referred to as Court Lodge.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Lympne Castle is a historic Grade I building from the 12th century, offering a picturesque setting for weddings and events. Visitors can experience the charm of a medieval fairytale while enjoying modern amenities in this enchanting venue.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lympne Escarpment SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The castle was built close to the former Roman Saxon Shore fort of Portus Lemanis, sometimes known as Stutfall Castle, on the site of Lympne Abbey. The first castle on the site was erected in the 1080s for the Archdeacons of Canterbury. It was rebuilt in the 1360s and expanded. After that work, the structure included a tower at each end. Additions were made in the 15th and 19th centuries. The last addition was by Robert Lorimer, who worked on the property during 1907 and 1911–12. Until 1860, the property was the residence of the Archdeacon of Canterbury. It was then used as a farmhouse but was in disrepair by the early 1900s. The property was purchased by F.J. Tennant in 1906. The…

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Coordinates: 51.0722, 1.0236
County: Kent
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Parish: Lympne
Postcode: CT21 4LQ
Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
Phone: +44 1303 533533
Established: 1080
Nearest railway station: Westenhanger — 2.7 km
Official site: lympnecastle.com

Sources

wikidata: Q421395 (CC0)
wikipedia: Lympne Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Lympne Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4223972.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lympne Castle?: Lympne Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4LQ), in the parish of Lympne.
What is Lympne Castle?: Lympne Castle — castle in Lympne, Kent, England.
How do I get to Lympne Castle?: The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 4LQ.
When was Lympne Castle built?: Built or established in 1080.
Is Lympne Castle a listed building?: Lympne Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Lympne Castle a protected site?: Yes — Lympne Castle is part of the Lympne Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Does Lympne Castle charge admission?: Lympne Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Lympne Castle?: The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4LQ.