Walmer
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For other uses, see Walmer (disambiguation).
Walmer is a town in the district of Dover, Kent, in England. Located on the coast, the parish of Walmer is six miles (9.7 km) south-east of Sandwich, Kent. The town's coastline and castle are popular amongst tourists. It has a population of 6,693 (2001), increasing to 8,178 at the 2011 Census.[1]
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Walmer Castle | |
Location within Kent | |
Population | 7,842 (2021 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | TR374505 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Deal |
Postcode district | CT14 |
Dialling code | 01304 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
51.2043°N 1.3985°E / 51.2043; 1.3985 |
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Walmer is closely associated with its adjoining neighbour, the town of Deal - sharing many amenities and services and benefiting from Deal's High Street shopping area.
Walmer railway station is on the Kent Coast Line.