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Whitstable Castle Pearson later added to the building, developing it into a manor house. The Orangery Tea Room is open daily.

🏰A little castle with a lot of charm by the sea in Whitstable
☕Tea Room Open Daily 10am–4pm

Weddings | Community Events | Celebrations | Private Hire

📧Please call or email to book. Whitstable Castle was originally built as an octagonal tower in 1789 by Charles Pearson, who later became and investor in the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway. In 1836 the house, then known as Tankerton Tower, was bought by London businessman Wynn Ellis, who by 1842 had added a west wing, a bell tower and a lodge. The building had become known as Tankerton Castle by 1897, although it is now commonly referred to as Whistable Castle. The castle grounds is the only public park in Whitstable and is a centre for community activity. The Castle provides a venue for weddings, private parties, local classes, corporate and community events including a public park complete with ornamental gardens, play area and the Castle Art Studio & Gallery. Visitors can take a guides tour of the gardens which were first laid out in the 1780's.

We’re looking for unwanted items that could be given a new lease of life and reused for our upcoming events at Whitstabl...
12/10/2026

We’re looking for unwanted items that could be given a new lease of life and reused for our upcoming events at Whitstable Castle! ✨

From afternoon tea crockery and craft supplies to Halloween decorations, tyres, a rocking horse and Christmas decorations or lights, your unwanted items could be just what we need!

Before throwing anything away, please consider donating it to Whitstable Castle Trust. Your donations will help us recycle, reuse and reduce waste while supporting our wonderful community💚

Every little donation makes a difference! Thank you for helping us give unwanted items a new home. ♻️

🌿🌸 LOVE GARDENING? COME AND JOIN OUR FABULOUS TEAM! 🌸🌿Whitstable Castle is looking for more garden volunteers to join ou...
09/10/2026

🌿🌸 LOVE GARDENING? COME AND JOIN OUR FABULOUS TEAM! 🌸🌿

Whitstable Castle is looking for more garden volunteers to join our wonderful team and help keep our beautiful grounds looking lovely! 🏰🌷

Whether you have green fingers, love spending time outdoors, or simply want to get involved in your local community, we’d love to hear from you! 💚

🌼 The best part? You can come and go as you please, volunteering whenever it suits you!

Help us keep Whitstable Castle’s gardens looking their very best while enjoying the fresh air and being part of a fabulous team. 🌻

📧 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] or call 01227 281726

We’d love to welcome some new faces to our garden volunteer team! 🌱💚

It may have rained yesterday, but today is looking much brighter! 🌤️ Why not pop down, enjoy a stroll around the grounds...
08/10/2026

It may have rained yesterday, but today is looking much brighter! 🌤️ Why not pop down, enjoy a stroll around the grounds, soak up the beautiful views and treat yourself to something lovely from the Tea Rooms? ☕🍰

Come and see us — we’d love to welcome you! 💕✨

08/10/2026

🎄✨ Christmas is coming to Whitstable Castle! ✨🎄

Get ready for a magical festive weekend at our Christmas Fair on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December! 🎅🎁

Come along and soak up the Christmas spirit with festive shopping, delicious food and drink, children’s rides, live performers, singers, dancers and plenty of family fun! ❤️

Whether you’re looking for those special Christmas gifts, treating yourself to something delicious or simply getting into the festive spirit, there’ll be something for everyone! ✨

🎄 Saturday 5th December | 11am–6pm
🎄 Sunday 6th December | 11am–4pm

📍 Whitstable Castle

We can’t wait to welcome you for a wonderful festive weekend! ❤️🎅✨

P.S. We still have a small number of stalls available for local businesses and makers and a few performance slots available for local artists/groups✨
If you’d like to enquire, please contact [email protected] 🛍️

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS AT WHITSTABLE CASTLE! ✨🎄Still looking for the perfect Christmas night out? 🎅🏼🥂Join us at Whits...
07/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS AT WHITSTABLE CASTLE! ✨🎄

Still looking for the perfect Christmas night out? 🎅🏼🥂

Join us at Whitstable Castle for a festive evening of great food, dancing and Christmas cheer! 🎉

🍽️ Three-course meal
🎶 Party & DJ
💷 Just £40 per person
🕡 6:30pm – 11:00pm

🎄 10th December
🎄 18th December

🎄Looking for a different date- Enquire Now!!

These nights are booking up quickly, so don’t miss out! ❤️

📧 To enquire or book, email [email protected]

✨ Gather your friends, colleagues or family and come celebrate Christmas with us! ✨

25/09/2026

🍴 KITCHEN CLOSED TOMORROW 🍴

Just a little notice to let our lovely customers know that due to staff shortages our kitchen will be closed tomorrow.

Our tea rooms will still be open as usual for drinks, cakes and light refreshments ☕🍰

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding! 💕

🕵️ YOU ASKED… WE LISTENED! 🕵️OUR FIRST TRAITOR’S NIGHT IS SOLD OUT! 🔥Due to the massive amount of interest, we’re thrill...
25/09/2026

🕵️ YOU ASKED… WE LISTENED! 🕵️

OUR FIRST TRAITOR’S NIGHT IS SOLD OUT! 🔥

Due to the massive amount of interest, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added an EXTRA NIGHT at Whitstable Castle! 🏰

📅 SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER
⏰ 6:30pm
🎟️ £55 per person
🍽️ 2-course dinner included

Gather your team, keep your eyes open and trust absolutely no one… 👀

🕵️ Secret Traitors
🧩 Fiendish challenges
🛡️ Shields & protection
💀 Banish those you suspect
🤫 And remember… the Traitors are among you.

Tickets are now available for Sunday 29th November — but after selling out the first night, we expect these to go quickly!

📞 01227 281726

Can you spot the Traitor?
Book your place… if you dare. 🕯️

🕯️ WHO CAN YOU TRUST? 🕯️Something sinister is coming to Whitstable Castle… 🏰Gather your team. Keep your eyes open. And t...
22/09/2026

🕯️ WHO CAN YOU TRUST? 🕯️

Something sinister is coming to Whitstable Castle… 🏰

Gather your team. Keep your eyes open. And trust absolutely no one. 👀

🕵️ Secret Traitors
🧩 Fiendish challenges
🛡️ Shields & protection
💀 Banish those you suspect
🍽️ Delicious 2-course dinner included

But remember… the Traitors are among you.

📅 Saturday 28th November
⏰ 6:30pm
🎟️ £55 per person – dinner included

Can you spot the Traitor before it’s too late?

📞 Book your place: 01227 281726

Book your place… if you dare. 🕯️

What a beautiful day celebrating Jo & Joe! 🥂✨ It has been such a pleasure to be part of your wedding journey. A special ...
19/09/2026

What a beautiful day celebrating Jo & Joe! 🥂✨ It has been such a pleasure to be part of your wedding journey.

A special well done also goes to Maddy, who has been involved with Jo & Joe’s wedding from the beginning. Today was Maddy’s first wedding that she has helped coordinate from start to finish, and we couldn’t be prouder of her. 🥰

Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness, Jo & Joe! 🥂❤️

Thank you for choosing Whitstable Castle to be part of your special day. ✨🏰

19/09/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN DISCO AT WHITSTABLE CASTLE! 👻🎃

Calling all little witches, wizards, ghosts, ghouls & mini monsters! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️👻

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of music, dancing, games, Halloween fun and spooky surprises at Whitstable Castle! 🕷️🎶🎃

🗓️ Friday 30th October
⏰ 5pm – 7pm
📍 Whitstable Castle
🎟️ £8 per child
👧 Ages 4–11 only

Expect Halloween hits & party tunes, spooky games, themed entertainment, LOTS of dancing and plenty of surprises along the way! 🎉🕸️

🧛‍♀️ Fancy dress is encouraged — the spookier, the better!

And parents, we haven’t forgotten you! 😉
While the little ones are busy partying, our Tea Room will be open for parents to relax, grab a drink and enjoy a little downtime while staying close by. ☕️🍰

⚠️ LIMITED AVAILABILITY — tickets are selling fast!
Don’t let your little ghoul miss out! 👻

🎟️ BOOK NOW:
www.ticketsource.com/whitstablecastle

Come and dance the night away… if you dare! 👻🕷️🎃💃

Address

Tower Hill
Whitstable
CT52BW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

01227 281726

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