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A mini guide to
Deal: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
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
Frequently asked questions
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.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Deal Castle, Walmer Castle, Deal Pier. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
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.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 18 places to eat and drink in and around Deal, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 4 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Deal accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
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
Open the mini guide →
Whitstable
Oysters, a working harbour and a long shingle beach facing the Thames Estuary
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- 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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