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| Deal Castle open to the public, every day in August, 10am-6pm. English Heritage say there will be limits to visitor numbers and tickets should be booked in advance. | 
0370 333 1181website |
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| Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer - open to the public every day in August, 10am-6pm. |
01304 364288 website |
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Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal Seafront. Open Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive (closed Mondays* and Tuesdays): 11.30am-4.30pm. *Also open Bank Holiday Monday (25 August), 11.30am-4.30pm. |
01304 360897 (only when open) website |
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| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm. |
01304 372098 website |
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| Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-5pm. |
01304 239515 website |
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| 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: |
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| Sandown Castle Garden, Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6QU. Award-winning community garden on the site of the former Sandown Castle. | ||||||||||
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| Talk It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7AY. Provides a range of meetings, social and craft activities. Also campaigns for better Mental Health Services. | Tracy
Carr
07923 096273 website |
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| Kent Local Schools' Holiday Break: Wednesday 23 July - Sunday 31 August 2025 inclusive. | Details: KCC website |
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| August 2025 Holidays and Celebrations. Want to know when it's International Girlfriend Day - or, maybe, National Dog Day? There's lots more on the Calendarr.com website. | See website | |||||||||
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| Friday 1 August | ||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 2.30pm-9pm. |
07976 299987 |
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| Carnival event: Caribbean Beach Party, Beach Street, Deal, 5pm. | website | |||||||||
Very Santana, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal,
7.30pm. A live band plays the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively
diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana. Tickets: £26. |
website | |||||||||
| Music Bingo, Royal British Legion (Downs) Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal, 7.30pm for 8pm start. Free admission. Fee: £1 per game. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Speed Dating, It's The Real Deal, 15a South Court, Deal CT14 7AF, starts 8pm. Diamond Singles offer an opportunity to meet someone new or simply have a great night out; age guide 35-50. Tickets: £15; booking required. | ||||||||||
| Rock and Roll Bingo, The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Sholden, 8.45pm. | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||
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| Summer Fete, Beacon Hill Cottage, Beacon Hill, Little Mongeham CT14 0HW, 10am-3pm. Free admission. | website | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Motor Show 2025, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-4pm. Display of proud owners' vehicles and motorcycles. All welcome. (NB: Participating owners need to arrive by 9am.) | ||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Deal Pirates Table Top Sale, Walmer Green (next to RNLI Lifeboat Station, The Strand, Walmer, from 10.30am. Bargains - plus family games. | ||||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 2.30pm-9pm. |
07976 299987 |
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| Karaoke Night, The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Sholden, 8.45pm. | ||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Kent Country Music Festival, Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal CT14 0BF, from 11.30am. Entertainment with some of the best British country artists. Plus a County Fair. | details/tickets: website |
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Music for Martha, The Square (outside the Port Arms and King's Head), Beach Street, Deal, 12noon-6.30pm. Musical entertainment, plus family and children's activities, raffle and auction.
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| Forrest's Family Funfair, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 2.30pm-9pm. Final day. |
07976 299987 |
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| Open Air Theatre: Robin Hood, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 3pm. A family show in which Robin and his Gang battle against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Tickets: £12. | details/booking: website |
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| Open Air Theatre: Sense and Sensibility, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 7.30pm. DOT Productions comedy of manners based on Jane Austen's enduring novel. Tickets: £18. | details/booking: website |
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| Football Fun Camps, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 9am-3.30pm. Football linked activities for 4- to 12-year-olds. Continue daily to 7 August. Fee: £25 per day; £80 for full four days. | details/booking: website |
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Coffee Concert: T S Eliot - The Four Quartets, St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal 11am (doors open 10.30am). A reading by Lord Gawain Douglas with piano interludes by Nicolette Douglas. Free admission (retiring collection). | ||||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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| Deal Town Council Planning Commitee Meeting, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. The meeting is open to the public. | agenda | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Tuesday 5 August | ||||||||||
| Children's Multi Sports Camp, Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club, off Canada Road, Walmer, 9am-3pm. Open to members and non members; ages 5 to 12yrs. Continues on 6, 26 and 27 August. Fee: one day £25, two days £40; all four days £75. | details/booking: |
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| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. Please check. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 6 August | ||||||||||
| Chess Club, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Meets weekly; free. Contact the Library for details. | website | |||||||||
| Over 55s Quiz and Chips, The Stag, 7 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. Social event for Seniors - combining lunch and a quiz. Booking required. |
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| Tai Chi, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-2.45pm. Weekly sessions; beginners welcome. | more
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Thursday 7 August | ||||||||||
| "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 Session, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. A volunteer working party to clear litter and tidy up at Deal Station. Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. New helpers are welcome. | ||||||||||
| New! Ballroom Dance Class, Golf Road Community Centre, Golf Road, Deal, 3.15pm-4.15pm. Everyone - including beginners - welcome; no need to bring a partner. | Sue
Ross
07969 442042 |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Thursday. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Music Quiz Fundraiser, The Thompsons Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm start. Teams of up to eight; £5 entry. All money raised goes to staff of the Grapevine Cafe, recently devastated by fire. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 8 August | ||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| 9.5mm Home Cinema Evening, Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm. A talk and demonstration of the early home movie format by BFI curator Rosie Rowan Taylor. Tickets: SOLD OUT. | website | |||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Betteshanger Colliery Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 7pm. | ||||||||||
| Robin's Club Quiz, Royal British Legion (Downs) Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Guest quizmaster Chris Riches hosts this months tribute to the late Robin Parks. Fee: £2 per player. All welcome. | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Heritage Sprint, Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal CT14 0BF, from 9.30am. Billed as the South East's biggest Motorcycle sprint race classic and custom bike exhibition. Continues on Sunday 10 August. | website | |||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| New! Adult Ballet Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. First of three weekly sessions; suitable for all abilities. | ||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Deal Repair Cafe, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 10am-12.30pm. Expert help providing free repairs to a wide range of goods - including small electrical appliances, broken toys, bikes, bags, leatherware and clothing. | ||||||||||
| Macmillan Coffee Morning, 118 Trinity Place, Deal, 10am-3pm. Bric-a-brac items, tombola, raffle, games, lucky dip and cake sale. Raising funds for Macmillan charity. | ||||||||||
| Deal Pirates Treasure Hunt, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Use a Treasure Map (price £5) to search the streets of Deal for clues. Plus family fun activities: 10am-3pm. Profits will benefit The Deal and Walmer Community Association and Landmark Centre. | ||||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Deal Hospital Summer Fete 2025, Victoria Hospital grounds, London Road, Deal, 12noon-3pm. Toy, plant and book stalls, bric-a-brac, children's entertainer and competitions, grand raffle and refreshments. Organised by Deal Hospital League of Friends. | Karen
Campbell League of Friends |
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| Wheat Weaving Workshop, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 12noon-3.30pm. Adults and children over 12years. | details/booking: website |
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| Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Usual admission charges apply. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Bangers on the Beach, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 2pm-9pm. Music from the 60s - 2000s, outside bar and barbecue. Raising funds for the RNLI Walmer. | ||||||||||
| Sunday 10 August | ||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Heritage Sprint, Betteshanger Country Park, Sandwich Road, sholden, Deal Kent, CT14 0BF, 9.30am-4.30pm. Billed as the South East's biggest Motorcycle sprint race classic and custom bike exhibition. | website | |||||||||
| Singing Workshop, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. A fun workshop for anyone wanting to learn and sing uplifting songs, many from Glastonbury and other festivals. Fee: £15; booking required. | details/booking: Maddie
07714 433649 |
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| Junior Pier Festival 2025, Deal Pier, 11am-2pm. Angling competition for all junior anglers (under 16 years of age). Entry fee: £1 (includes entry to fish on the Pier and one year's free membership of Deal Angling Club); register from 9.30am on the Pier. Trophies and prizes - plus free sweets, drinks and crisps. |
Pat Heath
01304 361248 |
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| Free Band Concert: The Railway Swing Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
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| Monday 11 August | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Over 55's Quiz Trail, meet at Deal Pier entrance, 10am. Working in pairs or groups, a quiz trail around Deal, followed by coffee/tea and cake at the ageUK Deal Centre. Fee: £5; booking required. | details/booking: Karen Pattison
01304 372608 |
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Tuesday 12 August | ||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. Please check. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Memory Café, St Richard's Hall, Milll Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 4pm-6pm. A twice-monthly social support group for people experiencing dementia and their carers. Tea, coffee, good conversation and advice on housing, benefits and other services. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Walmer Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House, St Mary's Road, Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. | website | |||||||||
| Wednesday 13 August | ||||||||||
| Chess Club, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Meets weekly; free. Contact the Library for details. | website | |||||||||
| Tai Chi, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-2.45pm. Weekly sessions; beginners welcome. | more
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chamber of Trade Business Networking Event, Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Booking requested. |
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| Open Mic' Night, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (pub open at 5pm). All abilities, styles and instruments welcome. Free entry. | website | |||||||||
| Thursday 14 August | ||||||||||
| New! Mixed Level Pilates Classes, Hardman Hall Dance Studio, St George's Road, Deal, 9am and 10.05am. Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| "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 | |||||||||
| Summer Safety Event, Deal Pier, Beach Street, Deal, 11am-1.30pm. Free expert advice and information on keeping the family safe while having fun - both in the sun and on the water. | ||||||||||
| New! Pilates Improvers Classes, Kingsdown and Ringwould Primary School, Glen Road, Kingsdown, 6pm and 7.15pm. Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Quiz Night, Acordo Lounge, 43/45 High Street, Deal, 6.30pm. Teams of up to six; £2 per player. Tonight: in support of local "Talk It Out" charity. | ||||||||||
| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting. Meets: The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Thursday. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. Free entry. Every Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 15 August | ||||||||||
| Victory in Japan: 80th Anniversary | ||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | |||||||||
| New! Pilates Improvers Classes, Walmer Castle Education Centre, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 10.30am and 11.45am. Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Open Garden, 88 West Street, Deal CT14 6EB, 1pm-4pm. A special openng of Lyn Buller's impressive garden. Free entry - but donations to the Aniridia Network charity welcome. | ||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| The Rosamond Club Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Ladies social activity group. New members welcome. |
07563 525159 |
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| VJ80: Commemoration Service of Remembrance, The Burma Star Memorial, Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7BA, starts 6pm (assemble from 5.30pm). The Burma Star Association marks the 80th anniversary of victory in Japan. All are invited to attend. The adjoining Captain's Garden will be open at 5pm and the Service will be followed by entertainment and refreshments at the RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer. | ||||||||||
| Film: Women In Love (Ken Russell, 1965), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets: free (donation welcome). | website | |||||||||
| Quiz Night, The Coach, Sandwich Road, Haclinge CT14 0AT, 6.30pm. Teams of up to 6 people; £5 per person. In support of Martha Trust charity. | ||||||||||
| Quiz Night, The Thompsons Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm. Teams of up to eight; £5 per person. Cash prize for winners. Raising funds for Deal Town Rangers FC's new clubhouse project. | ||||||||||
| Saturday 16 August | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Adult Ballet Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Second of three weekly sessions; suitable for all abilities. | ||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel,Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Open Garden, 88 West Street, Deal CT14 6EB, 1pm-4pm. A special openng of Lyn Buller's impressive garden. Free entry - but donations to the Aniridia Network charity welcome. | ||||||||||
| Concert: Piano and Organ Recital, Trinity Church, Union Street, Deal Ct14 6EA, 7pm. John Hayden, Angela Revis and Neil Adams perform music by Bach, Ravel, Debussy and Sait Saens. Tickets: £10. | ||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Community Picnic, Sandown Castle Garden, off Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6QU, 12noon-4pm. Live music, plants and crafts. All are invited to bring a picnic and join in the fun. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Dartford Concert Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Open Air Theatre: Alice Through The Looking Glass, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 3.30pm. Quantum Theatre's adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic. Tickets: adult £16; child (3-18yrs) £11; family £45. | details/booking: website |
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| Monday 18 August | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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| Deal Slimming World Group, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, sessions at 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7pm. | ||||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Tuesday 19 August | ||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. Please check. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Live music The Madalitso Band, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8.15pm (pub open at 7pm). Two musicians from Malawi. Tickets: £14. | website | |||||||||
| Wednesday 20 August | ||||||||||
| Chess Club, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Meets weekly; free. Contact the Library for details. | website | |||||||||
| Tai Chi, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-2.45pm. Weekly sessions; beginners welcome. | more
details: |
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| Drop-in Hub, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Support and advice service for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Just call in; no appointment necessary. Available 3rd Wednesday each month. | Age
Concern Sandwich
01304 614237 |
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Thursday 21 August | ||||||||||
| "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 Session, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. A volunteer working party to clear litter and tidy up at Deal Station. Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. New helpers are welcome. | ||||||||||
| Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Singers' Night; admission £3. All are welcome. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Thursday. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. Free entry. Every Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Quiz Night, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (pub open at 5pm). Entry: £2 per player; team table booking by . | website | |||||||||
| Friday 22 August | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Film: Room At The Top (Jack Clayton, 1959), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets: free (donation welcome). | website | |||||||||
| New Moon Circle, Walmer Beach, 7pm-9pm. Yoga Mind and Me's event celebrating the new moon's potential for renewal, fresh opportunities, and unexplored possibilities. Booking required. | details/booking: website |
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Nashville Sounds Experience, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope
Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Multi award winning UK Country singer Mark Hills,
together with his band Wrecking Ball play a blend of traditional and
new country music. Tickets: £20. |
website | |||||||||
| Saturday 23 August | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Summer
Bank Holiday Weekend Opening times for local stores and pharmacy services: click here |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Adult Ballet Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Third and final weekly session; suitable for all abilities. | ||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Deal Dragonfly Quilters' Quilt Exhibition, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 10am-5pm. Display of quilts - plus raffle and tombola, patchwork and quilting supplies and refreshments. Free admission (donation to charities requested). | ||||||||||
| Liza Minnelli Tribute, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Local artiste Maria Lara's musical tribute to the American actress and singer. Free admission; donations to the Landmark resoration fund appreciated. | ||||||||||
| Charity Event and Disco, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 4pm-11pm (garden area 2pm-9pm). In aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. | Nathan
Walton
07762 838935 |
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| Fun Quiz Night, The Landmark Centre (Hollingworth Hall), High Street, Deal, 7.30pm start. Up to 6 players per table; tickets £5. Raising funds for Landmark Centre improvements. | details/tickets: Garry
07733 108530 |
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| Sunday 24 August | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Summer
Bank Holiday Weekend Opening times for local stores and pharmacy services: click here |
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Garden Open Day, The Captain's Garden, Victoria Road (opposite Deal Castle entrance), Deal, 10am-2pm. See the latest developments in the restoration of this historic garden. Plus expert advice on beekeeping from Dover Beekeepers; plant and seed swap; and poetry reading and open mic' session (12noon-1.30pm). Free entry; all welcome. | ||||||||||
| Open Day: RNLI Walmer Lifeboat Station, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-3pm. View the boats and meet the crew; live action display at 2pm; childrens activities and games; RNLI shop; and refreshments. Free entry; all welcome. | ||||||||||
| Open Day: Ripple Windmill, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 12noon-4pm. Tea room and garden. Access by footpath from Dover Road; nearest parking at Walmer Court Farmshop and Ringwould layby. Free entry (donations appreciated). | ||||||||||
| Deal Dragonfly Quilters' Quilt Exhibition, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 12noon-5pm. Display of quilts - plus raffle and tombola, patchwork and quilting supplies and refreshments. Free admission (donation to charities requested). | ||||||||||
| Teddy Bear's Picnic, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, performances at 1pm and 3pm. A fun event for young children (2-to 6-years-old) featuring puppets, songs, dancing and educational areas such as numbers, colours and shapes. Booking required. | details/tickets: website |
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| Free Family Day, Deal Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-4pm. A family event with a Punch and Judy show, face painting, tombola, sing-alongs and more. Free admission - but please book places. | details/tickets: website |
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| Free Band Concert: 1st Whitstable Scouts Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
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| Monday 25 August | ||||||||||
| Summer Bank Holiday For regular events, please check with organisers. |
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| Summer
Bank Holiday Weekend Opening times for local stores and pharmacy services: click here |
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| Walmer Brocante 2025, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 8am-4pm. Over 120 traders offering lots of great wares - including antiques, collectibles and craftwork. Free entry. A Walmer Town Council event. | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
| OGGA Fest, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HN, 10am-5pm. Family event with stalls, games, raffle, inflatables and live music. Neurodiverse hour: 10am-11am. | ||||||||||
| Deal Dragonfly Quilters' Quilt Exhibition, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 10am-4pm. Display of quilts - plus raffle and tombola, patchwork and quilting supplies and refreshments. Free admission (donation to charities requested). | ||||||||||
| Live music: The Tony Johnson Band, The Square, Beach Street, Deal, 3pm. | ||||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Live music Ustad Noor Bakhsh Trio, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (pub open at 7pm). Tickets: £14. | website | |||||||||
| Tuesday 26 August | ||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. Please check. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Memory Café, St Richard's Hall, Milll Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 4pm-6pm. A twice-monthly social support group for people experiencing dementia and their carers. Tea, coffee and good conversation. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Wednesday 27 August | ||||||||||
| Deal Food and Drink Festival, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 10am-6pm. Continues daily until 31 August. | ||||||||||
| Chess Club, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Meets weekly; free. Contact the Library for details. | website | |||||||||
| Tai Chi, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-2.45pm. Weekly sessions; beginners welcome. | more
details: |
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| Station Gardeners Group, Deal Rail Station, 2pm. Volunteer project to tend the planters and floral decorations in the station area. Meet on last Wednesday of each month. New supporters welcome. | ||||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Open Air Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth 1, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 7pm. The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, Tudor comedie in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage seeking popularity but risking downfall. Tickets: adult £21.74; under 18yrs £13.16; under 8yrs free; family £62.48. | details/booking: website |
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| Poetry Open Mic', The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm-10pm (pub open at 5pm). Read and listen to a wide range of poetry. All welcome; free entry. | website | |||||||||
| Thursday 28 August | ||||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Moo Music Meet Up, Marke Wood Park, Dover Road, Walmer, from 10am. An informal social event for former members of the baby and infants activity group. | ||||||||||
| Deal Food and Drink Festival, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 10am-6pm. | ||||||||||
| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Save the Children Quiz, Deal Victoria Cricket Club, Court Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams welcome; £2 per person; no booking required. All proceeds benefit the Save the Children Fund. | website | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Thursday. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Charity Music Quiz, It's The Real Deal, 15a South Court, Deal CT14 7AF, 7.30pm. Tickets: £5 per player; booking advised. In aid of Breast Cancer Now! charity. | ||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. Free entry. Every Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 29 August | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Summer Fair, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9am-1pm. Homemade cakes, jams and preserves; books, bric-a-brac and refreshments. Free entry. | ||||||||||
| Deal Food and Drink Festival, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 10am-7pm. | ||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Film: Lolita (Stanley Kubrick, 1962), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets: free (donation welcome). | website | |||||||||
| Stand-up Comedy Evening, Deal Food and Drink Festival marquee, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 8pm-10pm. Tickets: adult £12; concessions £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Saturday 30 August | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Deal Food and Drink Festival, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 9am-7pm. | ||||||||||
| Stand-up Comedy Evening, Deal Food and Drink Festival marquee, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 8pm-10pm. Tickets: adult £12; concessions £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Sunday 31 August | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Deal Food and Drink Festival, Deal Castle seafront promenade, 10am-5pm. Final day. | website | |||||||||
| Tide Walk, starts Deal Pier, 10.30am. A one-hour exploration of Deal's foreshore with expert guidance on tides, waves, winds and currents by William Thomson FRGS. Booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Kent Miners' Festival, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal CT14 0BF, 10.30am-4pm. A family fun day with activities, stalls, live music, bouncy castles, traditional games and races and Heritage Museum. Free entry. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Thanet Concert Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Open Air Theatre: HMS Pinafore, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 7pm (doors open 6.15pm). Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera performed outdoors by a cast of six on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score. Tickets: adult £21.68; child (5-16yrs) £10.84; child (under 5yrs) free. | details/booking: website |
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| Kent Local Schools' Holiday Break ends today: Sunday 31 August 2025. New term starts on Monday 1 September (may vary for some schools). | Details: KCC website |
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Regular Weekly Events in detail |
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| Every Monday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start; duration 90mins. Free local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up. | Chris
07866 132928 website |
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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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| Mixed Ability Hatha Yoga, Elizabeth House, St Mary's Road, Upper Walmer, sessions at 1pm-2.30pm and 3pm-4.30pm. Meets weekly (except bank holidays). Booking required. | details/booking: Priscilla Peck
07913 311141 |
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Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session. |
website | |||||||||
| Off the Street, On Our Feet, meet Deal Seafront (adjacent Deal Castle), 6pm. A women's social walking group; meets weekly for an approx 60-minute walk, and optional swim. Women and pets welcome. | ||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. Normally does not meet in August. | Carol
07948 010896 website |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Fourteen games; six books £12; correct money please to keep the handling to a minimum. Admission £1. Every Monday and Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Entrance: 30p per player; bingo books (12 games and 4 flyers) £12. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Every Tuesday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| 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 |
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| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer CT14 7HX, 2pm-4pm. A group who knit and crochet, raising funds for local charities. |
website |
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| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. | Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297 |
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| 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 website |
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| Every Wednesday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Enjoy learning and singing folk songs from around the world. For all abilities. Fee: £5 per session. Meets weekly during school term times. | Natasha
Douglas
07912 184808 |
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| 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 website |
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| 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 366087website |
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| 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). | 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 |
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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. | ||||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. |
01304 373951 |
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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. NB: Does not meet in August. |
01304 239199 |
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| Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Meets twice a month; please check with website. Programme includes singers nights and special guest performers. All are welcome, audience and performers alike. | Sue
Watson
01304 360877 website |
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| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome; but places limited to ensure covid safety. | Jan
Clark |
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| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting. Meets: The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet every first and third Thursday of the month. All enthusiasts welcome. |
website |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Deal Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month (except July and August). New members welcome. |
01304 824953 website |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Fourteen games; six books £12; correct money please to keep the handling to a minimum. Admission £1. Every Monday and Thursday. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Entrance: 30p per player; bingo books (12 games and 4 flyers) £12. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. | ||||||||||
| 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. | website | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. New members and beginners welcome. NB: Does not meet in August. | Michael
Burney
07796 237783 |
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| 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. | website | |||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649 |
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| Every Saturday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm (April to October); 9am-2pm (November to March). |
07877 806870 website |
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| 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: website |
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| 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. | website | |||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. Free refreshments. All welcome. |
01304 268847 website |
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| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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. Deal Castle admission prices can be seen at: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/deal-castle/prices-and-opening-times/. |
01304 372762 |
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| 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/registration: 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. | ||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. New members welcome. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concerts at The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, off The Strand, Walmer on most Summer Sundays at 2.30pm. Wet weather phoneline is updated at 12 noon on the day of each concert to advise of any cancellation. | wet
weather info:
07790 434256 website |
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| This page was updated on August 19, 2025 |