Activities in Deal

If it is a leisure break you have in mind, Deal has plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. Walks along the seafront, 3 castles within a 15 minute drive, a nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary, plus 2 zoos are just a few of the options.

Shopping

Shops in Deal are an attractive mixture of the old, new and quaint. Canterbury and West wood cross have all the big city outlets and there are a lot of historic attractions in the centre of Canterbury.

Golf

If golf is your thing, then Sondes Lodge is the ideal place to be, there are 4 very well known golf courses close by. The Royal Cinque Ports and Kingsdown courses in Deal plus Princes and Royal St. Georges in Sandwich.

Day Trips

Don't forget to take your passport as daytrips to France are quite in vogue here in Deal. Specials are on frequently as a foot passenger or take the car and stock up.

History

The town received its Charter as a Borough in 1699 and became one of the Cinque Ports. It is renowned as a smugglers town. Deal boatmen would stand by as ships floundered on the Goodwin Sands in the Channel and reap the spoils as crew and passengers drowned. The Maritime and Time ball Museums are interesting and informative places to visit during your stay in Deal.