Deal Castle Castles
Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery works in England. It was built as part of a chain of coastal fortresses at great speed between 1539 and 1540, by order of King Henry VIII, who feared an invasion by the Catholic powers of Europe. Its squat, rounded turrets were designed to deflect incoming cannon fire and act as platforms from which to launch barrages from increasingly sophisticated artillery pieces.
Along with Walmer Castle and the largely vanished Sandown Castle, Deal Castle guarded the sheltered anchorage of the Downs the stretch of water between the shore and the infamous Goodwin Sands, a graveyard of ships. Today, you can explore the whole of the castle from the storerooms to the first-floor captain's residence. .
Attraction Details
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AddressVictoria Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BA
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Deal Castle
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The Kings Head
Located in Deal, The Kings Head offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. The bed and breakfast boasts a restaurant and a bar, and offers bicycle rental services for guests to explore the surroundings..
The Hole in the
The Hole in the Roof is set in the heart of the historic seaside town of Deal, 10 minutes walk from both the train station and the beach..
Queen Street Hotel
Queen Street Hotel is set in the heart of the historic seaside town of Deal, 10 minutes walk from both the train station and the beach..
Waterfront Hotel
Built in 1700 and overlooking the pier, this family-run hotel is close to the town centre, the bus and train stations, golf, fishing, and is 8 miles from Dover ferry port..
Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is on the seafront in Deal. With beautiful rooms, this 18th-century 3 star hotel offers the perfect setting for exploring Kent..
Anchor Cottage
Anchor Cottage offers pet-friendly accommodation in Deal, 900 metres from Deal Castle. The property features views of the city and is 1.3 km from Sandown Castle.
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