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Un mini-guide de
Deal: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Walk to Walmer
The seafront promenade leads south from Deal Castle to Walmer Castle and its gardens.
Check castle opening days
English Heritage runs both castles. In November 2026 it listed Deal Castle as open at weekends only and Walmer Castle's interiors as closed for maintenance.
Look round Middle Street
The narrow lanes between Middle Street and the beach hold most of the old houses.
Combine with Sandwich or Dover
Sandwich is one stop north and Dover a few stops south on the same line.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Deal?
Deal is in Canterbury & Kent, England. A shingle seafront, a pier and two Tudor castles. Nearby stops and stations include Deal, Walmer, Local buses.
How long do I need in Deal?
Half a day; a full day with Walmer. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Deal Castle, Walmer Castle, Deal Pier. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Deal (Southeastern high-speed trains to London St Pancras (under 1 hour 30 minutes, according to Southeastern)); Walmer (High-speed trains on the same line, according to White Cliffs Country); Local buses (Stagecoach runs local buses, according to White Cliffs Country). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 18 places to eat and drink in and around Deal, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous listons 4 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez les disponibilités et les prix auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Deal accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Deal
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Walmer Castle
Henry VIII artillery fort with four round bastions and gardens, run by English Heritage, south of Deal on the seafront.
Deal Pier
Opened in 1957, the last fully intact leisure pier in Kent, in the middle of the seafront.
Timeball Tower
Waterfront tower whose rooftop timeball, set up in 1855, gave Greenwich Mean Time to ships offshore; now a museum.
Canterbury & Kent
More areas to explore
Dover
Dover Castle, the white cliffs and the busiest ferry port to France
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Canterbury
The cathedral, the medieval walls and the Westgate on the River Stour
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Whitstable
Oysters, a working harbour and a long shingle beach facing the Thames Estuary
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- Deal Castle: JimRussell, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Walmer Castle: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Deal Pier: Jim Osley, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Timeball Tower: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Dover: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Canterbury: Hans Musil, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Whitstable: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Margate and Broadstairs: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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