A quaint seaside town yet to be discovered

Pastel coloured cottages, working fishing boats, quirky little shops and steeped in history back to the Romans.
Not only is it ideal for a day trip, but you could also turn it into a mini-break and discover more of the region.
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Ahh the sea air


Interested in the coast around England?
We have a new little book on our shelves that we delve into when we're heading to the coast.
Packed full of historical facts, and broken down into the different counties of England. It tells tales of the history of the shoreline that surrounds our country.
Available in Kindle & Hardback editions, it's an excellent addition to anyone's collection who loves the English seaside.
The History Bit

Walmer Castle in the south is the plusher of the three and has some incredible gardens.
Deal Castle around 1 ½ mile north is a lot more functional than Walmer and then 1 ½ mile further north is (or was) Sandown Castle. The remains that are now visible have been turned into a lovely seated garden, maintained by the local residents.

Sandown Castle Community Garden
Coastal Walk


When I say the beach!!!!

Remembrance
Take a moment to head to the bandstand, this was erected in memory of the Deal barracks bombing. On 22 September 1989, the IRA exploded a bomb at the Royal Marines School of Music. The building collapsed, killing 11 marines and wounding another 21. This was an extremely emotional time for Deal and the whole country alike.

An interesting read
If you're intrigued by Kent's weird and wonderful history, or all unusual stories around the county, then take a peek at "Kent's Strangest Tales".
You won't be able to put it down, you can pick it up for your Kindle or in good old paperback.
Halt who goes there?

Visit some of Kent’s coastal towns
Greenwich Mean Time

At precisely 1pm every day the time ball drops, this would have been a signal to the ships out at sea and enabling them to set their timepieces accurately.
This time ball received an electric signal directly from the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.
Strolling the pier




Where have you been?
Old Town




Historic lanes



Well read
What a “Carry On”

Spoilt for choice


I won’t leave it so long, next time
My lasting memories of Deal will always be how it’s kept its old traditional charm but, not looking dated. Yes, it has the old familiar amusement arcades and kiss-me-quick gift shops, but it also has plenty of proud locals happy to share their piece of old seaside England.
Ohh and I can’t forget the squawking seagulls hovering above waiting to fleece you of your fish and chips.
Would you like a little more?
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How to get there?
You can catch a train from London St. Pancras International direct to Deal Station, which takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Comments
I’ve never visited this part of Kent, I’m hoping to explore all around Deal and the surrouding seaside towns next year so it’s great to read your post. I love the look of the traditional shop fronts and the pretty lanes. British seaside towns take some beating! #FarawayFiles
Yes they do take some beating, there are some lovely coastal towns around Kent, Hythe is really lovely too. I recommend visiting Walmer Castle.
What a lovely post about a delightful place. We didn’t linger nearly long enough in Deal when we visited one very blustery winter afternoon. Your gorgeous photos have really inspired me to go back. Thanks for sharing on #FarawayFiles
Yes I really enjoyed visiting Deal, stills feel like a piece of old England. These seaside towns are great to visit slightly our of season on a bright day, you can’t beat it.
What a lovely and very quaint little town, and all those castles too! I’ve never been to the English Seaside, so I must remedy that. #farawayfiles
Oh you must Hilary, there’s so many to choose from, small to large, quiet to garish, they’re all around the UK.
What a perfect quaint little seaside town! Love your photos of both the sea and Old Town – looks utterly charming. And nice to know there are so many good food options! #farawayfiles
Thanks very much we really enjoyed visiting Deal, it is certainly becoming more popular in a good way I think. Quite a bit of restoration work is taking place on the older homes.