Sightseeing
Lovely castle and grounds, close to our home. Walk or drive, it's easy to reach. King Henry VIII built the castle and the grounds were developed by the Duke of Wellington's niece, Lady Hester Stanhope. They're lovely grounds, and if you want to see the original Wellington boots, they're displayed in a cabinet!
101 locals recommend
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown RoadLovely castle and grounds, close to our home. Walk or drive, it's easy to reach. King Henry VIII built the castle and the grounds were developed by the Duke of Wellington's niece, Lady Hester Stanhope. They're lovely grounds, and if you want to see the original Wellington boots, they're displayed in a cabinet!
Another castle built by Henry VIII. This one doesn't have grounds and is more military in style. it's located right by the sea in Deal. Kids like it, they can run around the dungeons and look out to sea from the battlements.
91 locals recommend
Deal Castle
Marine RoadAnother castle built by Henry VIII. This one doesn't have grounds and is more military in style. it's located right by the sea in Deal. Kids like it, they can run around the dungeons and look out to sea from the battlements.
You can walk to the lighthouse from Walmer, across the cliffs if you are keen on walking. It's about 5 or 6 miles with fabulous views over the English Channel.
36 locals recommend
South Foreland Lighthouse
You can walk to the lighthouse from Walmer, across the cliffs if you are keen on walking. It's about 5 or 6 miles with fabulous views over the English Channel.
Deal seafront is charming and the pier gives you a lovely view back to the seafront. There's a cafe there too. if you like a traditional seaside cafe, try Deal Beach Parlour opposite the pier.
51 locals recommend
Deal Pier
Beach StreetDeal seafront is charming and the pier gives you a lovely view back to the seafront. There's a cafe there too. if you like a traditional seaside cafe, try Deal Beach Parlour opposite the pier.
The old Georgian part of the town between the High Street and seafront is lovely. Lots of smuggling history, look out for guided walks by The History Project.
113 locals recommend
Deal
The old Georgian part of the town between the High Street and seafront is lovely. Lots of smuggling history, look out for guided walks by The History Project.
Outdoors
Interesting park created on the old slag heap from Betteshanger coal mine. Great for cycling and walking. The café has a good reputation and the mining museum is fascinating. Walk, cycle or drive to get there.
57 locals recommend
Betteshanger Park
Sandwich RoadInteresting park created on the old slag heap from Betteshanger coal mine. Great for cycling and walking. The café has a good reputation and the mining museum is fascinating. Walk, cycle or drive to get there.
Beautiful views across the channel to France. You can walk from here if you're a keen walker, or drive and then walk. National Trust has a cafe at Langdon Cliff, £5 parking if you're not a member, but worth it.
102 locals recommend
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadBeautiful views across the channel to France. You can walk from here if you're a keen walker, or drive and then walk. National Trust has a cafe at Langdon Cliff, £5 parking if you're not a member, but worth it.
Neighbourhoods
A short walk from here there are a few useful shops. Mini supermarket, pharmacy, butcher, newsagent, baker. Thompson Bell pub food is fine. Lovely pizzas at weekends at The Haymans Kitchen,a decent fish and chip shop. Also a friendly micropub The Freed Man.
7 locals recommend
Walmer
A short walk from here there are a few useful shops. Mini supermarket, pharmacy, butcher, newsagent, baker. Thompson Bell pub food is fine. Lovely pizzas at weekends at The Haymans Kitchen,a decent fish and chip shop. Also a friendly micropub The Freed Man.