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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.

Astor Theatre in Deal | Things to do in Deal, Kent
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A show at the Astor Theatre
An Edwardian arts centre on Stanhope Road with a varied programme of music, theatre and film. A good one for an evening in Deal, whatever the weather, and full of local spirit.
Timeball Tower Museum in Deal, Kent
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Timeball Tower Museum
A Victorian signalling tower on the seafront, where the timeball still drops on the hour. Four floors of maritime history and smuggling tales, plus views from the top.
Coffee being made at The Pop Up Cafe in Deal, Kent
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The Pop Up Cafe
Spread across a few knocked-together shopfronts on the High Street, The Pop Up Cafe serves homemade sourdough, cheese scones and seasonally changing soups – not to mention some of the best coffee in town!
Kate from The Pelican Rooms, offering relaxing treatments to locals and visitors to Deal, Kent
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The Pelican Rooms
A hidden gem tucked above The Blue Pelican on Beach Street, The Pelican Rooms offers facials, massage treatments and so much more in the wellness space. A good one to know for a slower morning in Deal.
Byyga Bo, Deal | Best Things to eat and drink in Deal, Kent
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Bygga Bo
A little taste of Sweden at Deal’s Saturday market. Bygga Bo bakes cinnamon buns and Fika treats that draw a queue before the stalls have properly opened. A Keepers favourite!
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Deal Pier
Kent’s last surviving leisure pier, opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1957. Walk its length for sea views, cast a line, or stop at Deal Pier Kitchen at the far end. On a clear day you can see France.
Cycling to Deal from Kingsdown using the bikes from Hut 55, Deal | Best Bike Rides in Kent
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Cycle to Kingsdown
Take the flat coastal path from Deal to Kingsdown, ideal for walking or cycling. Pass Walmer Castle & Gardens, explore Kingsdown’s beautiful beaches and seafront, including The Zetland Arms. Hire bikes locally from Hut 55.
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Barkened
Barkened in Deal offers the best for your four-legged friends, and their humans! A beautifully curated independent lifestyle shop, offering handcrafted items, leather accessories and thoughtful gifts. There’s something for everyone, making it a must visit for when you’re Deal.
The Blue Pelican in Deal, Kent
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The Blue Pelican
The Blue Pelican, just behind Deal seafront, serves Japanese-inspired dining, with a cosy restaurant, ramen menu, cellar bar and beautiful views over Beach Street. Grace Dent ‘was smitten with The Blue Pelican’ and we’re sure you will be too.
Royal St George's Golf Course in Sandwich, Kent | Best Golf Courses in Kent
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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.
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.

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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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