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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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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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| Live music listings for the Deal area | Deal Gig Guide | |||||||||
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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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| 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 | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Caribbean Beach Party, Beach Street, Deal, 5pm. | website | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| Sunday 3 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 | |||||||||
| 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. details to be announced. | ||||||||||
| 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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| Monday 4 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 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 | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Saturday 9 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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 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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| 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3.30pm. |
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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 and good conversation. | Sally
Barclay
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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 | |||||||||
| 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 |
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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 14 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| The Rosamond Club Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Ladies social activity group. New members 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Sunday 17 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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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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| 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 | |||||||||
| Wednesday 20 August | ||||||||||
| Chess Club, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Meets weekly; free. Contact the Library for details. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 22 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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| 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
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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 | |||||||||
| 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). | ||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Chess Club, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Meets weekly; free. Contact the Library for details. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Thursday 28 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| Sunday 31 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 | |||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Thanet Concert Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| 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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| 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. | Howard
01304 612018 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. |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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. |
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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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||||||||
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| 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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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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: 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 June 22, 2025 |