Local Sightseeing
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Beach walks are a favourite for refreshing sea air in this seaside Georgian gem. A stroll along the pier gives an excellent view of the town from the sea. The Conservation area has narrow streets where every house is unique and so are the doors and door knockers.
WALMER CASTLE
A fantastic day out. See the furnished castle and gardens. It is still used by The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, which have in the past, included the Duke of Wellington and The Queen Mother. It has a nice cafe too.
DEAL CASTLE
Another interesting visit. This is a fortress in a Tudor Rose shape.
TIMEBALL TOWER
Once used to signal to other towers and give ships offshore the accurate time, important for using their navigational instruments. The ball goes up at 12.55pm and comes down at 1pm. There is talk it may become hourly. See the museum inside with a great view from the top!... quite a few stairs.
The High Street has a selection of shops including some special ones with artisan, arty or vintage items. Find something special or unique to take home.
Theres a wealth of restaurants, tea shops and wine bars, plus local pubs. I have a whole list of favourites in the house for you. Also a whole book with ideas and brochures for days out. Saturday is market day. The little farmers market at the Town Hall is on Wednesdays. Deal is a great base to discover the area.
GOLF
There are 5 golf courses very close by including the famous Royal St Georges which hosts The Open.
EVENTS
Classic motor show - May
Carnival & Regatta week - July. Music eves. Classic car show.
Walmer Brocante - antiques and crafts fair - August.
Deal Braderie - Antiques fair along the High street - September.
113 locals recommend
Deal
Beach walks are a favourite for refreshing sea air in this seaside Georgian gem. A stroll along the pier gives an excellent view of the town from the sea. The Conservation area has narrow streets where every house is unique and so are the doors and door knockers.
WALMER CASTLE
A fantastic day out. See the furnished castle and gardens. It is still used by The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, which have in the past, included the Duke of Wellington and The Queen Mother. It has a nice cafe too.
DEAL CASTLE
Another interesting visit. This is a fortress in a Tudor Rose shape.
TIMEBALL TOWER
Once used to signal to other towers and give ships offshore the accurate time, important for using their navigational instruments. The ball goes up at 12.55pm and comes down at 1pm. There is talk it may become hourly. See the museum inside with a great view from the top!... quite a few stairs.
The High Street has a selection of shops including some special ones with artisan, arty or vintage items. Find something special or unique to take home.
Theres a wealth of restaurants, tea shops and wine bars, plus local pubs. I have a whole list of favourites in the house for you. Also a whole book with ideas and brochures for days out. Saturday is market day. The little farmers market at the Town Hall is on Wednesdays. Deal is a great base to discover the area.
GOLF
There are 5 golf courses very close by including the famous Royal St Georges which hosts The Open.
EVENTS
Classic motor show - May
Carnival & Regatta week - July. Music eves. Classic car show.
Walmer Brocante - antiques and crafts fair - August.
Deal Braderie - Antiques fair along the High street - September.
A fantastic visit. Great views from the rampart walls. The Lord Warden of the Cinque ports visits from time to time. in the past the Lord Warden has included The Duke of Wellington - his famous boots are on display! Also The Queen Mother. Furnished inside, with fabulous grounds and gardens outside. A great day out for all the family.
101 locals recommend
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown RoadA fantastic visit. Great views from the rampart walls. The Lord Warden of the Cinque ports visits from time to time. in the past the Lord Warden has included The Duke of Wellington - his famous boots are on display! Also The Queen Mother. Furnished inside, with fabulous grounds and gardens outside. A great day out for all the family.
The famous Tudor Rose shaped castle fortress. Explore some of the exhibits inside and the various rooms and ramparts.
91 locals recommend
Deal Castle
Marine RoadThe famous Tudor Rose shaped castle fortress. Explore some of the exhibits inside and the various rooms and ramparts.
A signalling tower with a fascinating museum inside on all the floors. The Time ball on top goes up at 12.55pm and comes down at 1pm. It was used to keep time by shipping anchored offshore.
16 locals recommend
Deal Timeball Tower
A signalling tower with a fascinating museum inside on all the floors. The Time ball on top goes up at 12.55pm and comes down at 1pm. It was used to keep time by shipping anchored offshore.
Take a seaside stroll and a fabulous photo from the pier of Deal seafront and all the quirky houses. The cafe at the end is perfect for a break with coffee and cakes, brunches and meals.
51 locals recommend
Deal Pier
Beach StreetTake a seaside stroll and a fabulous photo from the pier of Deal seafront and all the quirky houses. The cafe at the end is perfect for a break with coffee and cakes, brunches and meals.
Town Hall
A Georgian
The Ship Inn
141 Middle StSightseeing
A few ideas on days out locally.
A quaint historic town of timbered houses on the river Stour. The Town Museum is an interesting visit. Take a gentle stroll along the peaceful greenery of the Ropewalk following the river. See the Barbican, an ancient toll gate and enjoy the pretty little streets. This town is said to be where the legendary sandwich was invented!
109 locals recommend
Sandwich
A quaint historic town of timbered houses on the river Stour. The Town Museum is an interesting visit. Take a gentle stroll along the peaceful greenery of the Ropewalk following the river. See the Barbican, an ancient toll gate and enjoy the pretty little streets. This town is said to be where the legendary sandwich was invented!
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
Cattle MarketA vibrant town of lovely old buildings and the famous cathedral, where Thomas Becket met his end at the hands of the knights of Henry II. An ancient place of pilgrimage as told in the Canterbury Tales. The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is worth a visit and also houses the Tourist Information Office. A great town for shopping too. Then lunch perhaps at the historic cafe The Weavers, right by the river. There is a handy Park & Ride system for car parking.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
A vibrant town of lovely old buildings and the famous cathedral, where Thomas Becket met his end at the hands of the knights of Henry II. An ancient place of pilgrimage as told in the Canterbury Tales. The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge is worth a visit and also houses the Tourist Information Office. A great town for shopping too. Then lunch perhaps at the historic cafe The Weavers, right by the river. There is a handy Park & Ride system for car parking.
Canterbury Cathedral
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
18 High StOld Weavers House
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadDover Castle is an excellent full day out. The castle sits on top of the famous 'white cliffs of Dover'. This clifftop castle has hidden World War Two tunnels which are a must. In the town itself, don't miss the Dover Museum with its Bronze Age boat and the Roman Painted House. Close by are Crabble Mill and pretty riverside Kearsney Abbey park with a nice cafe and children's play area.
52 locals recommend
Dover
Dover Castle is an excellent full day out. The castle sits on top of the famous 'white cliffs of Dover'. This clifftop castle has hidden World War Two tunnels which are a must. In the town itself, don't miss the Dover Museum with its Bronze Age boat and the Roman Painted House. Close by are Crabble Mill and pretty riverside Kearsney Abbey park with a nice cafe and children's play area.
Roman Painted House
25 New StDover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Manston RoadKent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome RoadRamsgate Tunnels
Marina EsplanadeAn insight into life WW2