Top 5 Things to do in Deal this Summer
Deal on the Kent coast is a popular seaside town with a mix of traditional charm and rich history.
Here are our 5 top things to do in Deal.
Explore Deal Castle
Deal Castle built by Henry VIII overlooks Deal beach and is a great place to spend a few hours. Wander around at you leisure or make use of headphone and take your own guided tour. Deal Castle
Stroll along the Pier
Take a walk down the pier and take in the views of nearby Deal and Walmer and on a clear day the French coast. The pier is a popular place for anglers, and there is a cafe/restaurant for refreshments.
Have an old fashioned Knickerbocker Glory.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Then you are in luck. Stop in the the Deal Beach ice cream parlour (57 Beach Street, Deal CT14 6HY) This is a real traditional ice cream parlour that hasn’t changed for decades.
Have lunch at the Boathouse Bar
Stop in at the Boathouse Bar in the elegant The Royal Hotel on the seafront.
Visit the Deal Maritime and Local History Museum
The Deal Maritime & Local History Museum is situated in the heart of Deal, just off the High Street displaying local maritime heritage.
Getting to Deal
Daytrippers from London can get to Deal by car in aprox 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Take the train from London Victoria to Ramsgate (National Rail) and the Southeastern to Deal Station.
Click here for more on Deal Beach
If you want to explore the coast use our guide to find a beach near you. Just choose the county and click on ‘start here’ and follow the coast, by following the next beach along.
