Walmer Kent Map

About Walmer

Walmer, a dignified suburb of Kent's Dover district, holds a quiet grace along England's south-east coast. It lies 1.9 km south-south-west of Deal (from Deal: bearing 192°T, OS grid TR 371 506). The sea air, carrying the faintest tang of salt and distant journeys, often stirs the leaves of the fine trees that line its residential streets, their branches reaching like old storytellers towards the often-brilliant sky. Walmer Castle, a formidable star-shaped fortress built by Henry VIII, stands as a proud sentinel, its weathered brickwork a testament to centuries of watchful peace rather than conflict. Beyond its historic ramparts, the gentle slope of the land towards the Channel imbues the place with a sense of open prospect, a feeling that the horizon is always within easy reach. The broad promenade invites leisurely strolls, where the rhythm of the waves provides a constant, soothing accompaniment to the day.

About This Walmer Map Page

Explore Walmer, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.206194, 1.394212. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.