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| Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal. Open to the public every day, 10am-6pm. | 
0370 333 1181website |
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| Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day, 10am-6pm. |
03703 331181 website |
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Deal Timeball Tower, Deal Seafront. Summer season (1 June-29 September): open Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive 11.30am-4.30pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). |
01304 360897 (only when open) website |
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| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Opening times: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm. |
01304 372098 website |
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| Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal. Open all year: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 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. Always open. | ||||||||||
| 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 events | |||||||||
| Live music listings for the Deal area | Deal Gig Guide | |||||||||
| DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS IN WALMER AND DEAL | ||||||||||
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| July - special events and services | ||||||||||
| Deal Carnival Week 2025. Saturday 26 July - Saturday 2 August. For full details see the Carnival Programme, available from a number of local shops, price £2. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival 2025. Thursday 3 July - Sunday 13 July. For the full programme of events, see: our day-by-day listings below and the Festival Calendar. | website | |||||||||
| White Cliffs Ramblers Walking Week, Monday 30 June - Sunday 6 July 2025. Open to members and non-members of Ramblers, a programme of daily walks showcasing the scenic coastline and beautiful countryside of Kent. | website | |||||||||
| 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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| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Tuesday 1 July | ||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical interests and abilities. For times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 2 July | ||||||||||
| 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. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| 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: |
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| Deal and Dover Duplicate Bridge Club Meeting, Deal Sailing Club, off The Strand, Walmer, 2pm-5pm. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Thursday 3 July | ||||||||||
| Deal
Music and Arts Festival 2025 opens today. Thursday 3 July - Sunday 13 July. |
See website | |||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper 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. Social and support group for pregnant and new parents. Free entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided. | ||||||||||
| 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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| 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 Music and Arts Festival Submerged, Deal Castle, Marine Road, Walmer, CT14 7BA, performances at 6.30pm and 8.15pm. Dance, visuals and music from Canterbury Christ Church University and Anna Phoebe. | website | |||||||||
| 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: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Singers night; all are welcome, audience and performers alike. Admission £3. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. | 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. 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 4 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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| Deal Music and Arts Festival Deal’s Historic Walking Tour, meet Deal Pier entrance, Beach Street, Deal, 10.30am. Booking required. | website | |||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.10am-10.55am and 11.10am-11.55am. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal
Music and Arts Festival Royal Academy of Music Bassoon
Ensemble, The Astor Theatre Stanhope Road, Deal, 1pm. |
website | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Launch Event 2025, The Linden Hall Gallery, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 5.30pm. Tickets £10; under 25s £5. | details/tickets | |||||||||
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Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. |
see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Royal Academy of Music Wind Ensemble, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 7pm. | website | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Saturday 5 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 Music and Arts Festival Festival Exhibition, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George’s Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. Free admission. | website | |||||||||
| Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For youngsters, ages 2-5. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Town Takeover, 10.30am. Pop-up music in the High Street, outside St George’s Church, around town and, in the afternoon, back outside St George’s Church. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Marion Leeper – Storyteller, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Hall), 129 High Street, Deal, 10.30am. For children under 10, accompanied by an adult. Admission: adult £8; child £6. | website | |||||||||
| Children’s Festival 2025, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 12noon-4pm. A free children and family event with Kent Kite Flyers, stunt bike riding, face painting, The Junk Orchestra, circus skills, Caspian the Crab, games, crafts and music. A Walmer Town Council event. | website | |||||||||
| Deal
Music and Arts Festival Coastlines – A Storm
(in 4 movements), outside St George’s Church High Street, Deal, 3.30pm. Deal Music and Arts Community Band. |
website | |||||||||
| Deal
Music and Arts Festival Quartet Page Blanche,
St George’s Church, High Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Classical and
jazz works by the French quartet. Tickets: adult £25; under-25s £12.50. |
website | |||||||||
| For today's Music and Arts Festival events in Dover, see Festival website. | ||||||||||
| Sunday 6 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 Music and Arts Festival The Smeds and the Smoos, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 10am and 11.15am. Children's dance workshop. | website | |||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Band of HM Royal Marines Memorial Concert and Rededication Service, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 3pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Counterpoise – A Night with Joséphine, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. Film, dance and song capturing the story of Joséphine Baker. | website | |||||||||
| For today's Music and Arts Festival events in Sandwich, see Festival website. | ||||||||||
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| Monday 7 July | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Coffee Concert: The Importance of Hearing Ernest, St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal, 11am. Recital by the Ringlemere Ensemble. Free admission. | website | |||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Nathan Williamson (piano), Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, 1pm. A lunchtime concert featuring suites by Bach and Webern. Tickets: adult £15, under-25s £7.50; Friends of DMA £13. | website | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Nick Dear and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh in Conversation, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Tickets: adult £13, under-25s £6.50. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Film: Eroica, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 4pm. Tickets: adult £13, under-25s £6.50. | website | |||||||||
| 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. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival LENsemble Vilnius, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, 7.30pm. The Lithuanian chamber ensemble plays Beethoven’s Trio in B flat major, Elgar’s Piano Quintet and new music from Lithuania. Tickets: adult £25, under-25s £12.50. | website | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Tuesday 8 July | ||||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Magic Lantern Workshop, Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal, 11am. Admission: adult £15; under-25s £7.50. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Filippo Tenisci (piano), Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 1pm. Admission: adult £15; under-25s £7.50; Friends of DMA £13. | website | |||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival The Nazi Mind, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Author Laurence Rees in conversation with Gavin Esler. Tickets: adult £13, under-25s £6.50. | website | |||||||||
| 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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| Deal Music and Arts Festival Magic Lantern Performance, Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal, 5.30pm. Admission: adult £12; under-25s £6. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical interests and abilities. For times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Walmer Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Changeling Theatre's production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, St George’s Church Gardens, High Street, Deal,7.30pm. Admission: adult £28; under-25s £14. | website | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 9 July | ||||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Deal’s Historic Walking Tour, meet Deal Pier entrance, Beach Street, Deal, 10.30am. Booking required. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Across the Channel, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, 1pm. A recital by cellist Hoda Jahanpour and pianist Vitas Li, featuring works by Debussy, Boulanger and Bridge. Admission: adult £15; under-25s £7.50; Friends of DMA £13. | website | |||||||||
| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| 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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| Deal Music and Arts Festival Secret Voices, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Journalist, author, broadcaster and local resident Sarah Gristwood on the secret lives of women and her latest book. Admission: adult £13; under-25s £6.50. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Film: A Late Quartet, The Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 5pm. Tickets £13; under 25s £6.50. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Spiers and Boden, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 7.45pm. Folk musicians John Spiers and Jon Boden. Tickets: £26; under 25s £13. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| Thursday 10 July | ||||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper 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 | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Charlotte Spruit (violin) and Angus Webster (piano), Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, 1pm. A lunchtime concert featuring featuring Beethoven and Schumann. Tickets: adult £15, under-25s £7.50; Friends of DMA £13. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Black Eyed Susan, Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal, 2.30pm and 5pm. A Toy Theatre show with movement, lighting effects and changes of scenery. Tickets: adult £12; under-25s £6. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival A Bird in Winter, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Novelist Louise Doughty talks to culture writer and broadcaster Christopher Cook about her most recent novel A Bird in Winter. Admission: adult £13; under-25s £6.50. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Film: Searching for Sugar Man, The Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 5pm. Tickets £13; under 25s £6.50. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Maddy Coombs Quartet, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, Deal, 8pm. Tickets: adult £22; under-25s £11. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| For today's Music and Arts Festival events in Dover and Sandwich, see the Festival website. | ||||||||||
| Friday 11 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.10am-10.55am and 11.10am-11.55am. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For youngsters, ages 2-5. | website | |||||||||
| Rock 'n' Roll Bingo, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 10.30am. Three games; coffee and croissant; entry £4. Booking required. Next session on 29 July. | Book
places:
07958 518424 |
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| 55+ Introduction to Bowls, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Solis Ensemble, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 1pm. Fiona Winning (viola), Tristan Gurney (violin) and Tim Gill (cello) play works by Schubert, Beethoven and Sibelius. Tickets: adult £15; under-25s £7.50; Friends of DMA £13. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| 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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| Deal Music and Arts Festival In Search of Beethoven, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. John Suchet talks about his new book. Tickets: adult £13, under-25s £6.50. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Pilgrimage - Sound Installation, Landmark Centre (Hollingworth Hall), 129 High Street, Deal, 5pm. An immersive 360° sound installation with sounds of the coast path from Deal to Dover. Free entry. | website | |||||||||
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Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. |
see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Birdsong, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 7pm. Soprano Lucy Crowe OBE, and the young Fantasia Orchestra. Tickets: adult £20-£50; under-25s all tickets half price. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| For today's Music and Arts Festival events in Dover, see Festival website. | ||||||||||
| Saturday 12 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Pirie Poke – Human Croquet, Walmer Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Archery Square, Walmer CT14 7HP, 10am and 11.15am. A unique performance by this Czech circus duo who transform their bodies into a game of human croquet, complete with mallets and balls. Tickets: adult £8; child £6. | website | |||||||||
| 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 Music and Arts Festival Pilgrimage - Sound Installation, Landmark Centre (Hollingworth Hall), 129 High Street, Deal, 10am-4pm. An immersive 360° sound installation with sounds of the coast path from Deal to Dover. Free entry. | website | |||||||||
Deal Pride 2025. Details of events to be
announced. |
facebook website |
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| Deal Music and Arts Festival Coastlines – Sea Stories, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 1pm. Jazz singer Norma Winstone and her trio, with DMA’s Creative Jazz Orchestra. Tickets: adult £17; under-25s £8.50; Friends of DMA £15. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Music4Wellbeing: Sing United, St George’s Church, High Street, Deal, 2.30pm. Professional musicians and community choirs combine to celebrate Deal, its surrounding areas and the area’s coastline. Free admission. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Chaps Choir – Workshop, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, 4pm. A community singing workshop open to all. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Chaps Choir – Performance, St Mary’s Parish Church, Walmer CT14 7QA, 7pm. Tickets: adult £20; under-25s £10. | details/tickets | |||||||||
| Sunday 13 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 Music and Arts Festival Pilgrimage - Sound Installation, Landmark Centre (Hollingworth Hall), 129 High Street, Deal, 10am-4pm. An immersive 360° sound installation with sounds of the coast path from Deal to Dover. Free entry. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Festival Day at the Captain’s Garden, Victoria Road (opposite Deal Castle entrance), Deal, 10am-2pm. Program of art, music and poetry. Free entry. | website | |||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Sandwich Concert Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Young Person’s Showcase, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Local young musicians perform a range of pieces of their choice inspired by the festival’s Coastlines theme. Tickets: adult £5; children free. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Festival Tomorrow’s Warriors Big Band, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 7pm. A band of outstanding 14-25 year olds recreate the golden era of swing. Tickets: adult £25; under-25s £12.50. | details/tickets | |||||||||
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| Monday 14 July | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | 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 15 July | ||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical interests and abilities. For times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 16 July | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Thursday 17 July | ||||||||||
| "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. | ||||||||||
| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Guest night: Sound Tradition. All are welcome. Admission £10. | facebook website |
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| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm (doors open 6.30pm). Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. | 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. 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 18 July | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.10am-10.55am and 11.10am-11.55am. | 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 | |||||||||
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Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. |
see Friday | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Saturday 19 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 | |||||||||
| Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For youngsters, ages 2-5. | website | |||||||||
| Sunday 20 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 Band Concert: London City Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
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| Monday 21 July | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | 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 22 July | ||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 23 July | ||||||||||
| Kent Local Schools' Holiday Break: Wednesday 23 July to Sunday 31 August 2025 inclusive. New term commences on Monday 1 September. | KCC website | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Thursday 24 July | ||||||||||
| "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 | |||||||||
| Live music: Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal CT14 6EA, 2pm. Entry (cash): £10. Supporting local charities. | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. | 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 25 July | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. |
see Friday | |||||||||
| Abba by Moonlight, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 7.15pm (gates open 6.15pm). Open-air concert with Abba tribute band. Further performance on Saturday 26 July. | details/tickets: website |
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| Saturday 26 July | ||||||||||
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| Saturday
26 July - Saturday 2 August 2025: Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Carnival and Regatta Week. For full details, see the Carnival Programme, available from a number of local shops, price £2. |
Chairman John Trickey
01304 381990website |
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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 | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Teddy Bears' Picnic, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 12noon. | website | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Old Skool Party, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 7pm-10pm. | website | |||||||||
| Abba by Moonlight, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 7.15pm (gates open 6.15pm). Open-air two-hour concert featuring an Abba tribute band. | details/tickets: website |
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| Carnival event: Fireworks Display, Deal Seafront, 10pm. | website | |||||||||
| Sunday 27 July | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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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 | |||||||||
| The Dinosaur 10K Run, Walmer Promenade (by 2nd Deal Sea Scout HQ), off Marine Road, Walmer. Junior 1500m run, 9.30am start; main 10K race, 10am start. Organised by Deal Triathlon Club. | website | |||||||||
Carnival
events: All on the Seafront and Beach Street,
Deal.
Hopscotch Championship, 11.30am;
Sea Swim, 1pm;
Raft Race, 3pm; and
Lorry Pull, 5pm. |
website | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. All welcome. Held on last Sunday of each month. | ||||||||||
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| Monday 28 July | ||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| 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 Orchestra Rehearsals, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer. Beginners (Grade 3), 6.30pm-7.15pm. Grade 4 - Up, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | 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 29 July | ||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| 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. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Memory Café, St Richard's Hall, Mill Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 4pm-6pm. A twice-monthly social support group for people experiencing dementia and carers. Tea, coffee and good conversation. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 30 July | ||||||||||
| Carnival event: Baby Show, Walmer Green, off The Strand, Walmer, 10am. | website | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Party on the Prom, near the Pier, Beach Street, Deal, 7pm-10.30pm. | website | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Fireworks Display, Deal Seafront, 10pm. | website | |||||||||
| Thursday 31 July | ||||||||||
| "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 | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Carnival Procession 2025, The Strand, Walmer and Deal Seafront, 6pm. Route: The Strand, Deal Castle Road, the seafront and promenade to Godwyn Road. (NB: The Strand and other sections of the route will be closed to through traffic and a number of bus services will be diverted.) |
01304 381990 website |
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| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Carnival event: Queen's Carnival Dance, 7.30pm (to be confirmed). | website | |||||||||
| 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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| 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 website |
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| 55+ Walkie Talkie Club, currently meet alternate Mondays at Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am start. Social group for over 55's. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy a snack at Deal Beach Parlour. Fee: £3.50 includes coffee and scone. Booking required. An AgeUK South Kent Coast event. | Book
places:
0795 8518424 |
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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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Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session. |
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 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 website |
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 |
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| Every Wednesday | ||||||||||
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| 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 (during term time): 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 website |
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| Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact the Library for more details. |
03000 413131 |
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| Deal and Dover Duplicate Bridge Club Meeting, Deal Sailing Club HQ, Walmer seafront, off The Strand, Walmer, 2pm-5pm. |
Mark Symons
01304 375675 website |
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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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| 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. | 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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| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, 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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| 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 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. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. 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 | |||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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. | website |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Coffee and Chat, Deal Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Tea, coffee and snacks - at reasonable prices. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Knit and Natter, Deal Angling Club 1919 HQ, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 6NF, 11am-1pm. Talk It Out Crafter's weekly knitting and crochet session for all ages and abilities. Tea and biscuits always available! | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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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 | |||||||||
| Friday Night Dad's Football, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal, 6pm-7pm. A friendly football session for all types of father - including step dads, granddads, foster dads and uncles. Followed by social drinks in the clubhouse. | Luke
Shaw
07511 486972 |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649 |
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| 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 |
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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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| Welcome Cafe, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. Social with refreshments. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| 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. All welcome. |
01304 268847 website |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. Weekly term-time sessions for 2- to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month (booking required). | 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. 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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| 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 April 28, 2025 |