About Deal Castle
Visit Henry VIII's impressive Tudor fortress on the Kent coast, featuring historic artillery displays and panoramic sea views from the battlements.
What's nearby
- Keepers Cottages next door
- Bright & Bright Estate Agents 200m away
- Domino's Pizza - Deal - Kent 450m away
- Deal Pier 500m away
- Starbucks Coffee 500m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
English Heritage run site with free parking for members in the adjacent car park. Wheelchair accessible entrance however you would be limited to the one level. Toilets on-site. Lots to read and interact with from the very educational focused site. Plenty to explore on the various levels with amazing views from the battlements. Certainly allow a couple of hours at the very least. Very similar rotundal design to it's sister down the road at Walmer, another of the Cinque Ports.
· via Google
We had been to Walmer Castle before and maybe should have done it the other way round. As although it's an interesting building with lots of history there was not so much to see. The setting isn't as nice either but the entrance price reflects this. You do have to pay to park which entities you to 3 hours parking and I think people had popped into Deal and the beach as well as maybe visiting the castle.
· via Google
The last of 3 castles visited this holiday, but not the least ! We'd expected a quick visit here, but, again, found it so interesting. On arrival it appears fairly bare, but once exploring, there's loads to see and do. Great passageways to wander, lots of information boards, and 3 floors to explore. Plenty of parking (free for EH members for 3 hrs / £1.80 an hr otherwise) no height barrier. Free after 6.00pm. Only a 5 min walk from town. Little gift shop, toilets etc. Coffee machine. Great views across the sea.
· via Google
Lovely little castle, took about an hour to walk round, £1.80 per hour car park fee, we used an English Heritage free pass. Was worth the walk round.
· via Google
Visitors say this castle offers a fascinating glimpse into Tudor history with engaging displays, tunnels, and rooms to explore, providing great views from the battlements. They also highlight the helpful and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and convenient parking.
Some reviews mention the admission can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Marine Road, Deal, CT14 7BA Get directions
- Category
- Castles & Palaces
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3,332 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Deal