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Things to do in Deal

Deal, in Kent, is a town on the south coast of England, situated where the North Sea and the English Channel meet. Located just 8 miles south of Ramsgate and 8 miles north east of Dover, this picturesque town is a former fishing, mining and garrison town. In 2014, Deal won the Telegraph ‘High Street of the Year’ award and also features in the Times 30 Best Places By the Sea. Today its main attraction is it its wonderful coastline, which is within easy access of the town itself.

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The Garden of England
Kent, the Garden of England, is renowned for seasonal produce, Romney Marsh lamb and coastal seafood including Whitstable oysters and Deal crab. Explore award-winning Deal High Street or reach France in 35 minutes via the Folkestone Shuttle.
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Golf courses in Kent
Kent boasts championship links golf at Royal St George’s, host of The Open, alongside Prince’s Golf Club, Walmer & Kingsdown and Royal Cinque Ports, offering world-class coastal courses and sweeping sea views.
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Culture, museums and gardens in Kent
Kent offers vibrant arts and heritage, from Margate Winter Gardens and the Marlowe Theatre to Turner Contemporary. Explore Canterbury Museums, Dover Museum, Deal Maritime Museum, Canterbury Cathedral and award-winning Goodnestone Park Gardens.
Owl, located within Sandwich Bay National Nature Reserve, the Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust
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Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust
Located within Sandwich Bay National Nature Reserve, the Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust is a leading ornithology and conservation centre, offering guided walks, coastal habitats and seasonal migratory birdwatching in one of Kent’s premier wildlife destinations.
Cycling to Deal from Kingsdown using the bikes from Hut 55, Deal | Best Bike Rides in Kent
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Cycle to Deal
Take the flat coastal path from Kingsdown to Deal, ideal for walking or cycling. Pass Walmer Castle & Gardens, explore Deal’s charming high street and seafront, and hire bikes locally from Hut 55.
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Food & Drink
The Zetland Arms
Perfectly positioned on the shoreline, The Zetland Arms is a much-loved beachfront pub serving fresh food, local ales and sea views. Enjoy lunch on the terrace or sunset drinks just steps from the waves.
Heritage
Museum in Deal
Deal boasts a spacious beach ideal year-round, with dog-friendly stretches and miles of coastal walking. Explore the Grade II listed Deal Pier, Georgian streets and charming promenade in this authentic Kent seaside town.
Heritage
Deal Castle
Deal has not one but three Tudor castles built by Henry VIII, namely Deal, Walmer and Sandown. The first two you can visit whilst Sandown (of which only a few stones remain) is on the cycle path that follows the coast.
Food & Drink
Independent shops, cafes and restaurants
Deal’s conservation area showcases elegant Georgian architecture alongside independent shops, markets, delicatessens, pubs, restaurants and cafés, with a pedestrianised town centre ideal for relaxed wandering and exploring.
Food & Drink
Deal Pier
One of the main attractions of this wonderful seaside town is its fantastic beach! Perfect during the summer as well as every other season, there is more than enough room for everyone, including dogs, which love the space to run free for miles and miles. Deal also features a standout, Grade 2 listed pier (actually […]

Places to stay in Deal

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Deal, Deal
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Deal, Deal
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Pets Allowed · Wifi · Open fire/log burner ·
7 nights from £850
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History of Deal

For the history fans, Deal has a lot to offer, dating back to a mention in the Doomsday book as a village way back in 1086. However, evidence suggests its history may go back even further. Julius Caesar is said to have landed on the Deal-Walmer coast in 55 and 54 BC.

Deal was a ‘limb port’ of the Cinque Ports and has been important in the defences of south east England throughout history. With a coastline that was permanently exposed to potential attack, it was no wonder that Deal played such a crucial role.

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