Deal Castle

Deal Castle Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortress, with immersive Tudor history, fun and hands-on exploration. Please email us at [email protected].

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Where is this?Deal Castle was constructed form local Kentish Rag Stone and Caen Stone. The Caen Stone was sourced from l...
11/06/2026

Where is this?
Deal Castle was constructed form local Kentish Rag Stone and Caen Stone. The Caen Stone was sourced from local monasteries, the majority most likely coming from Langdon Abbey, as well as St. Augustines and St.Radigunds Abbey.
A lot of carved monastic stone can still be found in the walls of the castle.
Can you find this piece of beautifully carved stone?



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💚 Big Green Week 2026 💚We are the host venue for the World Monuments Fund   interactive exhibition Find out more about o...
11/06/2026

💚 Big Green Week 2026 💚

We are the host venue for the World Monuments Fund interactive exhibition

Find out more about our sustainability journey and the work we are doing at English Heritage to safe guard the properties in our care from climate change

Listen to our very own Roy Porter on how he plays a pivotal role as senior properties curator

We have had an upgrade!!We are pleased to share that our picnic benches have been upgraded to improve accessibility and ...
10/06/2026

We have had an upgrade!!

We are pleased to share that our picnic benches have been upgraded to improve accessibility and comfort 🥳

As National Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank the amazing volunteer team her...
07/06/2026

As National Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank the amazing volunteer team here at Deal Castle. 🏰

Our volunteers give so much of their time and expertise to help visitors and champion Deal Castle's rich history. The team also plays a huge part in maintaining the site and delivering events.

Thank you so much for everything you do! ❤️

The natural anchorage ⚓ or 'roadstead' here at Deal, created by the Goodwin Sands, has been used by fleets of ships over...
05/06/2026

The natural anchorage ⚓ or 'roadstead' here at Deal, created by the Goodwin Sands, has been used by fleets of ships over the centuries to shelter in the calm waters, known as The Downs.
Boats are a popular theme for are visitors leaving their mark.

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This wonderful piece of art 🎨was left by one of our visitors. Leaving their mark, we really enjoyed finding it.  Deal Ca...
03/06/2026

This wonderful piece of art 🎨was left by one of our visitors. Leaving their mark, we really enjoyed finding it.



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Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine🌞 as much as we are here at Deal Castle. 🏰This week is a...
24/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine🌞 as much as we are here at Deal Castle. 🏰
This week is also Member’s Week 🩷 at English Heritage! From May 23rd to 31st, all members are eligible for a 20% discount in our shops and cafes, and you can also bring one guest adult per member to all sites🎉. We are also, at selected sites, holding free events for members all week long! Find out more about events near you at the link below.

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EH Members Week info https://bit.ly/4vaJFe0

Leaving their marks in history, some lovely messages from some of our visitors.Come and visit us and take time to look t...
21/05/2026

Leaving their marks in history, some lovely messages from some of our visitors.

Come and visit us and take time to look through the photo albums 📷 of the graffiti left by the people who have lived and worked at Deal Castle 🏰 over the centuries.

Use the soapstone sticks and black paper to leave your own mark in history.

Take a closer look and you might find some hidden history at Deal Castle! 🏰During the English Reformation in the 16th ce...
17/05/2026

Take a closer look and you might find some hidden history at Deal Castle! 🏰
During the English Reformation in the 16th century, Henry VIII ordered the destruction and suppression of religious houses, an event known as the Dissolution of the Monasteries. As a result, building materials from these houses were available to re-use in new Tudor constructions. This practice was particularly useful for building quickly and effectively, and the walls of Deal Castle are proof. Limestone bricks 🧱with monastic carvings⚒️ can be found all around the site, with some of the best examples in the Gatehouse and the Rounds. These photographs were taken twenty feet underground in the basement tunnels, showcasing the large variety of intricate designs.
On your next visit to Deal Castle, see if you can spot any of this unusual stone!

Book tickets here: http://bit.ly/2XSZllK

What would your Coat of Arms be? 🛡️ Come and see the Coats of Arms of the Captains of Deal Castle 🏰and create your own a...
17/05/2026

What would your Coat of Arms be? 🛡️ Come and see the Coats of Arms of the Captains of Deal Castle 🏰and create your own and leave your marking in history. ✏️

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Marine Road
Deal
CT147BA

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
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