April 2025
Quick links to events in April
Tuesday 1 -
Sunday 6
Monday 7 -
Sunday 13
Monday 14 -
Sunday 20
Monday 21-
Sunday 27
Monday 28 -
Wednesday 30
 
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Local visitor attractions More information
Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal CT14 7BA. Open to the public every day in April, 10am-5pm. 01304 372762
see website
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day in April, 10am-5pm. 03703 331181
see website

Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. The Timeball Tower Museum will reopen to the public on Easter weekend (Friday 18 April- Monday 21 April 2025), 11.30am-4.30pm. tbc

01304 36244
(only when open)
see website
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm. tbc 01304 372098

see website
Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12noon-6pm. 01304 239515

see website
Deal Pier. Opening times: Mondays-Thursdays: 8am-10pm; Fridays and Saturdays: 8am-12midnight; Sundays: 8am-10pm.
Fishing: Permitted on sections of the pier stem and lower deck. Tickets can be purchased at the pier entrance. For details, use Fishing info link.

Restaurant: Deal Pier Kitchen.
Pier:
01304 363815
Pier info
Fishing info

Restaurant:
facebook
Sandown Castle Garden, Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6QU. Award-winning community garden on the site of the former Sandown Castle. Always open. facebook

 

EXTERNAL LISTINGS OF EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Events details More information
 Astor Community Theatre events Astor Theatre
Deal Town Council's meetings Deal TC website
Walmer Town Council's meetings Walmer TC website
Golf Road Community Centre activities Golf Road Centre
Age UK Deal Centre: activities this month Age UK Deal Centre
Betteshanger Country Park events Betteshanger
Live music listing for Deal on Facebook Local live music
 
Quick links to events in April
Tuesday 1 -
Sunday 6
Monday 7 -
Sunday 13
Monday 14 -
Sunday 20
Monday 21-
Sunday 27
Monday 28 -
Wednesday 30
 

DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS

Events details More information
April - special events and amenities
KCC School Holiday Break
Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive.
03000 414141
KCC website
Talk It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF. Provides a range of meetings, social and craft activities. Also campaigns for better Mental Health Services. Tracy Carr
07923 096273
See website
facebook
 
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Events details More information
Tuesday 1 April
April Fools Day
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. facebook
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road, off Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 2 April
Live music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month. facebook
Deal Station Garden Crew, Deal Train Station, 2pm. Voluntary group who tend planters and floral displays in and around the station. New helpers welcome. Meets first Wednesday each month. More details:
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Wednesday
B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 3 April
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. see Thursday
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. Jean
01304 361030
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. New supporters welcome. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month.
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. see Thursday
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Singers night; all welcome. Admission £3. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm see Thursday
 
Friday 4 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. facebook
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. New members welcome. See website
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
 
Saturday 5 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. see Saturday
Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
 
Sunday 6 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. see Sunday
facebook page
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
Events details More information
Monday 7 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 8 April
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Memory Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Social group for people living with dementia or memory loss, their family, carers and friends. Free; all welcome. Meets 2nd and last Tuesday each month. Sally Barclay
01304 614237
Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 9 April
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. see Thursday
Drop-in Hub, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Support and advice service for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Just call in; no appointment necessary. Available 2nd Wednesday each month. Age Concern Sandwich
01304 614237
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 10 April
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 11 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. see Friday
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Friday
Seated Yoga (week #5), Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 12.45pm-1.45pm. A free course of safe and effective activity for anyone with limited mobility. Booking required. details and booking:
See website
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
 
Saturday 12 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. see Saturday
Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Alan Buckman
01304 367711
 
Sunday 13 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. see Sunday
facebook
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
KCC School Holiday Break ends
Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024 inclusive.
03000 414141
KCC website
Events details More information
Monday 14 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger CT14 0LT, 10am see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 15 April
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Youth Band, 5pm-6pm. Community Band, 6.30pm-8pm. New members welcome. see Tuesday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 16 April
Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. Start of Summer term. see Wednesday
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Launch of weekly (term time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2. facebook
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
Live music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month. facebook
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Wednesday
B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 17 April
Maundy Thursday details
Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. see Thursday
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. see Thursday
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. New supporters welcome. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month.
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. see Thursday
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. All are welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays. Sue
01304 360877
See website
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 18 April
Good Friday
Good Friday Worship
NB: Details in grey are subject to confirmation.
St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon: Children and Families Easter Workshop. See website
St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 10am: Good Friday Service.  
St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal.
10am-11am
: Children's Way of The Cross Service. 12noon: Stations of the Cross. 3pm: Solemn Liturgy of the Passion.
See website
Deal Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am: Easter Celebration. facebook
St George's Church, High Street, Deal.
10.30am: All-age Activities. 2pm: An Hour at the Cross.
See website
St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer.
12noon: Meditation on the Cross Service.
facebook
Walk of Witness, 1pm: Procession from St Mary's Church to St Saviour's Church.
St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer,
2pm: Veneration of the Cross Service.
St John the Evangelist, St Richard's Road, Deal.
12noon: Stations of the Cross.
3pm: Passion Service. 
See website
St Martin's Church, Church Close, Northbourne Road, Great Mongeham, 1pm-3pm: Devotion and Veneration of the Cross. See website
Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal.
2.30pm: Good Friday Service.
See website
St Leonard's Church, Rectory Road, Deal. 1pm-3pm: Good Friday Devotion. See website
For details of any special arrangements to mark Good Friday, please see the websites/Facebook pages for local churches in this area. For contact details for local churches, please CLICK HERE.
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. see Friday
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Friday
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
 
Saturday 19 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. see Saturday
Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
 
Sunday 20 April
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Worship
NB: Details in grey are subject to confirmation.
Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer.
6.15am: Sunrise Service on the beach near the RNLI Station.
facebook
St Leonard's Church, Rectory Road, Upper Deal.
8am: Holy Communion. 10am: Holy Communion.
See website
St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer.
8am: Said Eucharist. 9.30am: Sung Eucharist.
facebook
St George's Church, High Street, Deal.
8am: Quiet Communion. 10.30am: Family Celebration with Baptisms.
See website
St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould. 9.30am: Holy Communion.  
St John the Evangelist, off Upper Street, Kingsdown. 9.30am: Holy Communion.  
St Nicholas Church, London Road, Sholden.
9.30am: Family Service with Holy Communion.
See website
Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer. 10.30am: Worship with Holy Communion. facebook
St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal.
10.30am: Family Service with Holy Communion.
 
Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal.
10.30am: Easter Sunday Communion Service.
See website
Deal Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am: Easter Celebration. facebook
St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer.
11am: Sung Eucharist.
facebook
St Martin's Church, Church Close, Northbourne Road, Great Mongeham. 11am: Holy Communion. See website
St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer.
11am: Download Service, with Easter Egg Hunt.
facebook
St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal.
11am
: Parish Family Mass.
See website
St John the Evangelist RC, St Richard's Road, Deal.  11am: Easter Mass. See website
Easter Sunday Service on Deal Pier, at 1pm. An openair event by St George's Church, The Salvation Army and Deal Community Church. Everyone welcome. facebook
For details of any special arrangements to mark Easter Sunday, please see the websites/Facebook pages for local churches in this area. For contact details for local churches, please CLICK HERE.
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. see Sunday
facebook page
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Events details More information
Monday 21 April
Easter Monday Bank Holiday
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Not today.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 22 April
Earth Day details
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 23 April
St George's Day
Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. Start of Summer term. see Wednesday
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Weekly (term time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2. facebook
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Wednesday
B. Courageous Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Support group for men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 24 April
Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. see Thursday
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. see Thursday
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 25 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. see Friday
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Friday
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
 
Saturday 26 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. see Saturday
Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
 
Sunday 27 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. see Sunday
facebook page
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
 
Events details More information
Monday 28 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 29 April
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Memory Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Social group for people living with dementia or memory loss, their family, carers and friends. Free; all welcome. Meets 2nd and last Tuesday each month. Sally Barclay
01304 614237
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 30 April
Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. Start of Summer term. see Wednesday
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Weekly (term time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2. facebook
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Wednesday
B. Courageous Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Support group for men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
 
Regular Weekly Events in detail
Every Monday
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HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am; duration 90mins. Free local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up. Howard
01304 612018
See website
55+ Walkie Talkie Club, currently meet various Mondays at Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am start. Social group for over 55's. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy a free hot drink at The Deal Centre. Booking required. An AgeUK South Kent Coast event. Book places:
0795 8518424

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Social group for breastfeeding mums; prams and toddlers welcome. £1.50. Normally do not meet on bank holiday Mondays.

0300 1000212

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The Craft Hub Club, The Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Learn and share a range of craft skills in friendly social group. Fee: £2 (includes refreshments). Meets weekly (except bank holidays). Karen Pattison
07958 518424

Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session.

See website
KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A newly formed choir for all who work in the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trusts. Free to join and participate. Meets fortnightly. details/registration:

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Deal Orchestra Rehearsals, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer.
Beginners (Grade 3)
, 6.30pm-7.15pm.
Grade 4 - Up
, 7.30pm-9pm. A new local orchestra project; all welcome. Fee: £1 per session.
07460 064146

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Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. Carol

07948 010896
See website
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. facebook
Every Tuesday
Events details More information
Trinity Toddlers Group, Trinity Church (Wesley Hall), Union Road, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Playgroup for pre-school children and their parents and carers; meets on Tuesdays during term-time. facebook
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-10.30am. A free, fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning with nursery rhymes and action songs. Also on Fridays, 9.45am-10.15am. 03000 413131
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. facebook
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm (March to September); 1pm-3pm (October to February). A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person (to help cover refreshments and hall hire). Jane Banks
01304 373774
07532 109972
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. Masheeda Downing
07542 554297
Knitting for the Needy weekly meeting. A knitting circle making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. 01304 364216
See website
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for a range of musical interests and abilities.
5pm-6pm: Youth Band (age 8yrs+);
6.30pm-8pm: Community Band (age 12yrs+).
Cathy
07927 781536

See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. Simon Read
01304 366605
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational and league games. Open to over 40’s; over 50’s for league matches. Weekly fee: £3.50. 07751 767508
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Every Wednesday
Events details More information
Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR. Parent and baby/toddler music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), 9.30am; Mixed Moo (ideal for those with more than one child of different ages), 10.30am; and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking), 11.30am. 07398 147736
See website
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Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact the Library for more details. 03000 413131
Deal and Dover Duplicate Bridge Club Meeting, Deal Sailing Club HQ, Walmer seafront, off The Strand, Walmer, 2pm-5pm. Mark Symons
01304 375675
See website
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Suitable for all fitness levels with a qualified and experienced personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Limited places; booking required. Jamie Fulbrook
07796 691859

See website
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Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Weekly class. Learn tap moves, rhythms and exercises that progress to fun routines in a relaxed, friendly class. Perfect for newcomers or those wishing to improve. Fee: £8 per session. See website
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Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New members welcome. John Farenden
01304 228250

See website
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, Deal Walmer Kingsdown Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 6NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Meet weekly throughout the year - except for the months of July and August. New members welcome. Mary Venables
(Secretary)
01304 366087

See website
 
Every Thursday
Events details More information
Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). See website
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome. Patricia Bradford
01304 364769
Deal Walk, meet Deal Castle (seafront footpath side), 10am. A social group providing a weekly one-hour walk to encourage wellbeing. Please register. Organised by Mind South Kent. details/registration:
01303 250090

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Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. Social and support group for pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. Sensory toys and soft, safe spaces for babies. Free entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided. Meetings continue through school holidays. All welcome. facebook
Reading for Wellbeing, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 12noon-1.30pm. Rediscover the joy of reading in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment. Enjoy poetry, short stories and a varied selection of popular literature. Please register. A South Kent Mind weekly event. details/registration:
01303 250090

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Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome; enjoy singing a wide range of songs. Fee: £5 per week (first session free). Alex McNeice
07810 323256

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Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. 01304 239199
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Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Meets first and third Thursdays with alternating Singers Nights and Guest Performers Nights. All are welcome, audience and performers alike. Traditional and contemporary folk songs predominate – but all styles and instruments are welcome. Admission on Singers Nights is £3 and Guest Nights are usually £8.

Sue Watson
01304 360877
See website
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet every Thursday. All enthusiasts welcome.
See website
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Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome. Jan Clark (Jan's Dance and Fitness) says: "All of my classes are fun, friendly and non-judgmental." Jan Clark
07979 952277
See website
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. facebook
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome; solos, duos or bands; beginners or accomplished. Free entry. Every Thursday. facebook
Every Friday
Events details More information
Beach Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. A free session, held every Friday. No experience necessary; all are welcome. See website
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. A free, fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning with nursery rhymes and action songs. Also on Tuesdays, 10am-10.30am. 03000 413131
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon (term time). A play group for 0 to 5-year-olds and their parents/carers. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits provided. Fee: £1 per family. facebook
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am. Weekly football-themed classes for 2- to 5-year-olds. Monthly subscription fee. Booking required. See website
Coffee and Chat, Deal Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Tea, coffee and snacks - at reasonable prices. All welcome. facebook
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. facebook
Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. New members and beginners welcome. Michael Burney
07796 237783
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members welcome; see website for details. See website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Maddie Cordes
07714 433649
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New members welcome. John Farenden
01304 228250

See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. Simon Read
01304 366605
Every Saturday
Events details More information
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm (Summer opening times). 01304 361999
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. A 5km community timed run along the seafront to Deal Pier, back to Walmer Castle and returning to The Beach. Free and open to all - for fun or as part of a training plan. Details and registration form:
See website
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Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. Pop-in social with refreshments. All welcome. facebook
Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. A free weekly opportunity to learn and play tennis. Suitable all abilities; all necessary equipment provided. For full details and to book places see website. See website
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 01304 268847
See website
The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. An indoor market with over 26 stalls offering a range of goods including florist, cakes, upholstery and vintage clothing. facebook
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. Weekly term-time sessions for 18months to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month (booking required). See website
Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 11am or 2pm (times may vary; please see listing for the day you are visiting). Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Entry: adult £10.40, child (5-17years) £5.90, concessions £9.50; family tickets available; English Heritage members, free. 01304 372762
See website
 
Every Sunday
Events details More information
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required. Details and registration form:
See website
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Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", meet outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal CT14 9UU, 9am for 9.30am set off. facebook
Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. New members welcome. facebook
This page was updated on May 2, 2024