A corner of East Kent is famous for the quality of its golf courses, spearheaded by Royal St Georges, that is a fixture on the Open Championship rota, hosting the 2011 tournament most recently. But a number of other outstanding courses reside along the same stretch of coastline, and many of these open their doors […]
One of the highlights of the cultural calendar in Kent, 2015 marks the thirty-third anniversary of the Deal Festival of Music & The Arts. It has become one of the landmarks of the English music festival scene and a treasured institution, bringing music and arts lovers from far and wide to enjoy concerts, exhibitions and […]
This week Lonely Planet voted Kent as the best destination in Europe for a family holiday and we couldn’t agree more. Deal and the surrounding area is a great base from which to explore the Garden of England. Here are our top reasons for Kent receiving this accolade. 1. Beaches, bays and bucket and spades […]
If you are looking for a foodie weekend away, then the Chequers Kitchen and Cookery School in Deal has a profusion of exciting cookery classes running over the summer months. All the classes and demonstrations take place in a purpose-built, fully equipped teaching kitchen and are taught by their in-house team or a visiting expert. It’s a […]
Residents and visitors to Deal are in for a real treat this weekend with Walmer’s very first food and drink festival on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June. Taking place on the beautiful Walmer Green between 10am and 6pm, the festival will be showcasing how local produce can be just as delectable as food from […]
The Antique Roadshow will be filming for its 38th series at the charming Walmer Castle and Gardens in Deal, Kent on Sunday 19 July 2015. The doors open at 9.30 am through till 4.30 pm. Presenter Fiona Bruce says: “The Antiques Roadshow isn’t just about antiques – it’s history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one.” […]
There is so much happening in and around Deal this summer. Not only are we blessed with our beautiful seaside location offering opportunities for lazy days on the beaches, rock pooling, fossil hunting, long dog walks, beach bbqs and even adventuring on a sea safari, we have a countryside full of pretty villages and towns […]
