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Deal
This small town between Dover and Sandwich is famed for its castles, which were built by Henry VIII as part of southern England's defences.
Practical information
Deal Tourist Information Centre
Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal
Tel (01304) 369 576
Open Jan-May Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5pm; Jun-Sep Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5pm
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Deal Castle
This distinctive castle made up of rounded turrets was built between 1539 and 1540 by Henry VIII to defend England from European Catholics. Visitors are free to explore the castle including the captain's residence and storerooms.
Deal Castle Road, Deal
Train Deal Bus 14, 14, 33, 112, 113, 114
Tel (01304) 372762
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk
Admission £4.30
Open Apr-Sep 10am-6pm daily
Walmer Castle
Along with Deal Castle, Walmer Castle was built by Henry VIII to defend England against a feared attack by the Catholic powers in Europe. Walmer Castle is better preserved than Deal Castle and it was a favourite spot for the Duke of Wellington. Other former residents here include Winston Churchill, the Queen, the Queen Mother and WH Smith (who founded the newsagent chain).
A258, Walmer
Train Walmer Bus 113
Tel (01304) 364288
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk
Admission £6.70
Open Mar 10am-4pm daily; Apr-Sep 10am-6pm daily; Oct Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
