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About Deal

He came, He saw, He conquered, is NOT true of Julius Ceasar. When Ceasar landed on our island shores close to Deal in 55BC the British very quickly saw him gone. None-the-less, a plaque proclaiming this invasion is sited in Marine Road, a short way from Deal Castle.

Deal Castle was built in 1540 by HenryVIII and was once the residence of the Captain of the Cinque Ports. This castle was beautifully built in the perfect shape of the Tudor Rose and today remains an exceptionally strong looking fortress. The ruins of Deal's other castle, Sandown, of which only a couple of butresses have remained for centuries can be seen at the northern end of the town. Standing here looking at the sea, one can imagine the howling gales that have battered against the cliffs to which these ruins cling.

There is a lovely museum displaying much of the maritime history of this great coastline. You can see fine examples of the 'deal boats' specially designed for launching from a 'shingle' beach. These boats plied the water carrying passengers out to other sailing vessels for journeys to far distant places, or just to the Thames estuary.

Just as a boat had to be especially designed to manouver the shingle beach, it was the shingle that saved Deal from becoming just another seaside resort. For there is no sand here to attract the families that countless resorts had opened up to in the development era of Victorian times. There is nothing to connect the front of Deal with the Victorians and this has proved to be a blessing for Deal remains as sedate today as it must have been a couple of centuries ago. The shingle beach is sloping and is not ideal for children but adults can swim in comparative safety close inshore. Rescue boats patrol throughout the day in high summer. There is a hugh pier which was built in the 1950's and is much used for sun bathing and by anglers.

Of interest is the Time Bell Tower, this is sited on the sea-front and was built in 1854. This provided Greenwhich Mean Time to passing ships by dropping a black ball down a shaft from the top of the tower at precisely 1 p.m. each day. In 1927, when most ships were fitted with a wireless, the time ball stopped working.

These days, Deal provides an interesting time for visitors. It is situate on a pleasant and historic stretch of England's coast and has a couple of very fine golf courses nearby which include the Royal St. George's at Sandwich. There are lovely walks over the downs, some fine shops and a wide selection of good eating places. Travel towards Dover and you will find the South Foreland Lighthouse, owned by the National Trust and Pines Garden overlooks St. Margarets Bay. In the opposite direction, towards Ramsgate, the Viking Ship 'Hugin' is situate in Pegwell Bay. This is a coastline of towering cliffs and magnificent sea views, the whole area is rich in history and well worth a visit.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Deal

Deal Castle	(0.7 miles, 1.2 km)	Pictures
Walmer Castle & Garden	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Richborough Roman Amphitheatre	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
South Foreland Lighthouse	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
The White Cliffs of Dover	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Dover Castle	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Dover Bronze Age Boat	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dover Museum	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Goodnestone Park Gardens	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Crabble Corn Mill	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Western Heights Defences	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Lydden Motor Racing Circuit	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Bleak House	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Samphire Hoe	(9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
North Foreland Lighthouse	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Deal

St Margaret's at Cliffe, in the county of Kent (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S)
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Barfrestone, in the county of Kent (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages.
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Ramsgate, in the county of Kent (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)
Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822.
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Dover, in the county of Kent (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)
The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
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Snowdown, in the county of Kent (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W)
Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales.
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Aylesham, in the county of Kent (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)
The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines.
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Broadstairs, in the county of Kent (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)
At almost every corner of this popular resort are reminders of the towns association with the famous novelist, Charles Dickens.
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Birchington, in the county of Kent (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW)
Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea.
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Margate, in the county of Kent (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
Traditional seaside resort which is famous for the invention of the covered bathing machine.
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Canterbury, in the county of Kent (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction W)
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English...
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Hythe, in the county of Kent (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction SW)
This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred.
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Chilham, in the county of Kent (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction W)
Chilham is a place of extraordinary serenity, it is both picturesque and pleasant, a lovely place to spend a perfectly peaceful day or a quiet, romantic weekend.
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Leysdown-on-Sea, in the county of Kent (24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction NW)
This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from.
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Nearby travel help

Deal Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Walmer Station	(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction SW)
M20 Junction 13	(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)
M20 Junction 12	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SW)
Lydd Airport	(27.4 miles, 44.1 km, direction SW)
London City Airport	(61.1 miles, 98.3 km, direction W)
Deal to London	(68.9 miles, 110.8 km, direction W)

Hotels & Accommodation in Deal

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Deal center
Royal Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.4 km)
Beachbrow Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
The Garden House Hotel	(5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)
Wallett's Court Country House Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
Swingate Inn	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)
Ramada Hotel Dover	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW)
The Pegwell Bay Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
The Royal Harbour Hotel	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction N)
Kent International Hotel	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
The Oak Hotel	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N)
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