Castles · South East England
Tankerton Castle
In or near Chestfield.
Tankerton Castle — castellated manor house in Whitstable, Kent, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitstable · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tankerton Castle, the nearest railway station is Whitstable, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is CT5 2BW.
About
Tankerton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1789. Built in the Castellated Gothic style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Address: CT5 2BW. Wikidata describes it as: "castellated manor house in Whitstable, Kent, UK". Coordinates: 51.3643°, 1.0348°.
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Heritage listing
Details TOWER HILL 1. 5273 (South Side) Tankerton Tankerton Castle TR 16 NW 4/18 II 2. Offices of the Whitstable Urban District Council until 1973. The house is mainly a mid C19 castellated mansion. On the east side it incorporates the small building known previously as Tankerton Tower which was built in 1792, possibly as a beacon with dwellinghouse attached. It consists of a squat octagonal town of 2 storeys, built of flints and red brick with machicolation and a castellated parapet end a small rectangular section of liner elevation to the south. Sash windows with pointed heads. Glazing bars intact. Listing NGR: TR1119767123 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 170879 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Whitstable Castle features picturesque gardens, a family-friendly tearoom, and a play park. Visitors can enjoy the landscaped gardens and participate in various events throughout the year.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tankerton Castle is a Georgian castle located in Kent, South-East England, within the unparished area of Canterbury. Established in 1789, it is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The castle is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3643, 1.0348
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT5 2BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 281726
- Established
- 1789
- Nearest railway station
- Whitstable — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 8am–6pm; closed 25 Dec
- Official site
- www.whitstablecastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26414323 (CC0)
- commons: Whitstable Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2896864.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tankerton Castle?
- Tankerton Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT5 2BW), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Tankerton Castle?
- Tankerton Castle — castellated manor house in Whitstable, Kent, UK.
- How do I get to Tankerton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT5 2BW.
- When was Tankerton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1789.
- Is Tankerton Castle a listed building?
- Tankerton Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tankerton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Tankerton Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tankerton Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Tankerton Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tankerton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT5 2BW.