Deal Timeball Tower, Deal Seafront. Summer season (2 June-2
October): open Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive 11.30am-4.30pm (closed
Mondays and Tuesdays). The timeball drops at 1pm daily.
Kent
Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm (October-April);
11am-6pm (May-September). Admission: adult £6; concessions £5;
under 16yrs £4.
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.
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.
White Cliffs
Ramblers Walking Week 2025, 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.
Timperley
Place Safari, Timperley Place area, off Church Lane, Deal CT14
9WB, 10am-1pm. A free public event with residents front garden stalls
offering a variety of goods.
Kingpin
Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown,
2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome.
Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297
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.
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.
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.
Normally meets on first Thursday of each month.
01304 373951
Clean
Up Crew Session, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. A volunteer working
party to clear litter and tidy up at Deal Station. New helpers are
welcome. Meet on 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm.
All welcome.
Live
music:Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's
Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7.15pm-10pm. Tonight:Tania Opland and Mike Freeman. All are welcome. Admission:
£10.
Baby
Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am.
Fun nursery rhymes and action songs for children up to 4 years.
03000 413131
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers
Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH.
Two sessions: 10.10am-10.55am and 11.10am-11.55am. Football for 2
- 4 year olds.
Coffee
and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great
prices. All welcome.
Deal
Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High
Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Annual General Meeting and President's Shield
Competition. Visitors and new members always welcome.
Worth
Open Gardens, Worth village, 11am-5.30pm. Public opening of local
private gardens, plant and craft stalls, scarecrow competition and
refreshments in village hall. Open gardens entry: adults £5,
children free. In support of the Martha Trust and local church.
Tiny
Toes Group, The Landmark Centre (Clary Room), High Street, Deal,
9.30am-11am. Parent and toddler group run by Community Church Deal.
Weekly during term time. Fee: £2 donation per family.
James
07486 078773
HealthWalk:Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger,
CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk.
Community
Roots Van Visit, Deal High Street, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Information
and advice on services and help for cost of living, pensioners and
inclusion.
Memory
Café,
St Richard's Hall, Milll 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coffee
and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great
prices. All welcome.
HM
King Charles Official Birthday. Traditionally marked by Trooping
the Colour, the military parade from Buckingham Palace, via The Mall
to Horseguards Parade.
FOSTival,
Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal,
10am-6pm. A family event featuring a range of activities including
archery, mini golf, face painting, crafting and live music. Free admission
- but booking requested.
Deal
Repair Cafe, Golf Road Community Centre, Golf Road, Deal, 2pm-4pm.
A free service to help repair electrical goods, toys, bikes, leatherwork,
clothing and anything that needs gluing.
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
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.
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.
Community
Roots Van Visit, Deal High Street, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Information
and advice on services and help for leisure, wellbeing, family and
events.
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.
Clean
Up Crew Session, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. A volunteer working
party to clear litter and tidy up at and around Deal Station. Meet
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. New helpers are welcome.
Midlife
Movers, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal, 7pm-8pm. Over 40s
fun dance/disco class.
New!Good Vibes Choral Workshop, The Landmark Centre, High Street,
Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Start of a free four-week introductory course
to choral singing by Snowdown Colliery Male Voice Choir. For all men
over 16years of age; no previous singing experience required. Prior
registration required.
Clifftop
Challenge 2025, Walmer Green, off The Strand, Walmer, 12noon-8pm.
The annual 55-mile ultra marathon from Hastings to Deal with alternative
36-mile, 15-mile, 10-mile and 5-mile runs all finishing at Walmer
Green for a party with live music, food/bar
and family fun. Tables can be booked for the day. Closing date for
competitors' registration is 1 June 2025. Raising funds for the
Breast Cancer Now charity.
Memory
Café,
St Richard's Hall, Milll 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
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.
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.
Deal Rheumatology Education and Support Group Meeting,
The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Social
and support group for those living with inflammatory arthritis;
meet others, share experiences and chat over tea or coffee. A Specialist
Rheumatology Nurse is usually in attendance to answer questions.
Deal's
Got Talent #Final, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm.
The final round to choose the performers for the Deal Pride
Main Stage 2025 on Saturday 12 July.
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.
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.
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.
Tribute
Takeover Festival 2025, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road,
Sholden, Deal CT14 0BF, 10am-11.30pm. Featuring 16 leading tribute
acts and 14 original artists across multiple stages. Continues
Sunday.
Station
Gardeners Group Session, Deal Rail Station, 2pm. A volunteer
working party to tend planters and floral displays at Deal Station.
Meet on last Saturday in month. New helpers are welcome.
Tribute
Takeover Festival 2025 (day #2), Betteshanger Park, off
A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal CT14 0BF, 10am-11.30pm. Featuring
16 leading tribute acts and 14 original artists across multiple stages.
Deal Town Open Gardens 2025,
10am-4pm. Local private gardens open to the public as part of the
National Gardens Scheme.
4 George Alley;
88 West Street;
14 Sutherland Road;
61 College Road;
160 West Street.
Group admission ticket: £5 adults, children free.
Martha's
Music on the Farm 2025, Solley's Ice Cream Parlour, The Dairy,
Ripple, Deal CT14 8JL, 12noon-8pm. Family event with local musicians
and children's activities. Tickets: £40 for a Family (2 adults,
up to 3 children under 16), £16 for an adult and £7 for
a child (over 2yrs). Gazebo plots available for an additional £45.
In support of the Martha Trust.
Tiny
Toes Group, The Landmark Centre (Clary Room), High Street, Deal,
9.30am-11am. Parent and toddler group run by Community Church Deal.
Weekly during term time. Fee: £2 donation per family.
James
07486 078773
HealthWalk:
fromBetteshanger 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.
55+
Walkie Talkie Club, currently meet various Mondays at Deal Pier
entrance, 10am for 10.15am start. Social group for over 55's. Stroll
along the seafront and enjoy a free hot drink at The Deal Centre.
Booking required. An AgeUK South Kent Coast event.
Book
places:
0795 8518424
Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St
George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Social group for breastfeeding mums;
prams and toddlers welcome. £1.50. Normally do not meet on
bank holiday Mondays.
The
Craft Hub Club, The Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm.
Learn and share a range of craft skills in friendly social group.
Fee: £2 (includes refreshments). Meets weekly (except bank holidays).
Karen
Pattison
07958 518424
Mixed
Ability Hatha Yoga, Elizabeth House, St Mary's Road, Upper Walmer,
2pm-3.30pm. Meets weekly (except bank holidays).
Priscilla
Peck
07913 311141
Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer
Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session.
KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road, Deal,
6pm-7.30pm. A 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.
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.
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 Friday.
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.
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 social group for parents and children (age 0-4). Offers a fun
way to develop a love of language and foundation for learning - with
each session including nursery rhymes and action songs.
03000 413131
Talk
It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal
CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities
- including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing.
Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday.
Kingsdown
Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown,
2pm-4pm. A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person
(to help cover refreshments and hall hire).
Jane
Banks
01304 373774
07532 109972
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.
Kingpin
Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown,
2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome.
Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297
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+).
Walmer
Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm.
Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities.
Simon
Read
01304 366605
Midlife
Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational and league
games. Open to over 40s; over 50s for league matches.
Weekly fee: £3.50.
Moo
Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club,
Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR. Parent and baby/toddler music session.
Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions: Mini Moo
(for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), 9.30am; Mixed Moo
(ideal for those with more than one child of different ages), 10.30am;
and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking), 11.30am.
Chess
Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact
the Library for more details.
03000 413131
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.
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.
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.
Shotokan
Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For
adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th
Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New
members welcome.
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.
"Drop
In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham,
10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome.
Patricia
Bradford
01304 364769
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.
Yin
and Restorative Yoga Course, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer,
4pm-5.30pm. Eight-week free course started on Thursday 9 May 2024.
A GOGA in Action project, funded by the National Lottery Community
Fund to support, promote and improve physical and mental wellbeing,
confidence and self-esteem.
Football
Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal CT14
9UU, 5pm-6pm. New term of weekly football activities for boys and
girls age 4-12, started on 6 June. Three-week free trial available.
Midlife
Movers, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal, 7pm-8pm. Weekly over
40s fun dance/disco class to classic 70s and 80s
music. Fee: £3.50; no need to book.
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall,
West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7.15pm-10pm. Meets first and third Thursdays
with alternating Singers Nights and Guest Performers Nights. All
are welcome, audience and performers alike. Traditional and contemporary
folk songs predominate but all styles and instruments are
welcome. Admission on Singers Nights is £3 and Guest Nights
are usually £8 or £10.
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.
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. Entrance: 30p per player; bingo
books (12 games and 4 flyers) £12. All welcome. Every Monday
and Thursday.
Beach
Meditation, Walmer beach (opposite the paddling pool and Cedars
surgery), 7.30am-8.15am. A simple mindfulness practice for participants
to tune into breathing and become aware of the elements. No experience
necessary; everyone is welcome.
Baby
Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am.
A free social group for children (age 0-4) offering a fun way to develop
a love of language and a foundation for learning. Each session includes
the opportunity to join in with nursery rhymes and action songs.
03000 413131
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. NB:Summer term ends
21 July.
Coffee
and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great
prices. All welcome.
Talk
It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal
CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities
- including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing.
Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday.
Seated
Yoga Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 12.45pm-1.45pm.
Eight-week free course started Friday 3 May 2024. A safe and effective
way to improve physical activity and overall health. A GOGA in
Action project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Deal
and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association
Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. New members and beginners welcome.
Michael
Burney
07796 237783
Ace
Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The
Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members welcome;
see website for details.
Landmark
Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High
Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm.
Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649
Shotokan
Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For
adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th
Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New
members welcome.
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.
Qi Gong Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 9am-9.45am.
A low-impact exercise technique, accessible to beginners and done
from a standing (or seated) position. Focuses on breathing and flowing
motions to help with well-being and alsosupports posture and balance.
The name Qi Gong means to gather life force.
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.
The
Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm.
A weekend 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 18months to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month
(booking required).
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.
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.