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| Deal Castle open to the public, every day in September, 10am-6pm. | 
01304 372762website |
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| Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day in September, 10am-5pm. |
01304 364288 website |
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Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. Open every day in September (except Mondays and Tuesdays): 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 all year: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm. Admission: adult £7; concessions £6; under 16yrs £4. |
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 | ||||||||||
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| Deal Town Council's meetings | Deal TC website | |||||||||
| Walmer Town Council's meetings | Walmer TC website | |||||||||
| Golf Road Community Centre activities | Golf Road Centre | |||||||||
| Betteshanger Country Park events | Betteshanger events | |||||||||
| Live music listings for the Deal area | Deal Gig Guide | |||||||||
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| September: special events and amenities | ||||||||||
| Heritage Open Days 2026. The annual opportunity to gain free access to sites and buildings of local historic interest. See the events listings between 12 and 20 September. | website | |||||||||
| Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride 2026. A sponsored challenge to visit as many churches as possible on Saturday 12 September by bike or on foot. Open to all. | 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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| Tuesday 1 September | ||||||||||
| Kent Local Schools' Autumn Term begins today, Tuesday 1 September (may vary for some schools), and ends Friday 23 October. | details: KCC website |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Wednesday 2 September | ||||||||||
| Moo Music, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music sessions. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 7.30pm-9pm. Weekly walking football session for men age 50+. New members welcome. | Simon
Lineker
07851 312491 |
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| Thursday 3 September | ||||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm. Tea and cake, chat, quizzes and other activities. Everyone welcome. Admission: £1.50. | Jean
Winn
01304 361030 |
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| Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Voluntary litter pick and tidy up in the Station area. New helpers welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays each month. | ||||||||||
| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Tonight: Singers Night. All are welcome, audience and performers alike. Admission: £3. | Sue
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. All enthusiasts welcome. Meet on first and third Thursdays of each month. | ||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. | ||||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | 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 4 September | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12noon. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. First meeting after Summer break. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Saturday 5 September | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Vintage Bus Rally, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-4pm. Display of vintage buses with free rides, memorabilia stalls and refreshments. | website | |||||||||
| Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. | Alan
Buckman
01304 367711 |
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| Sunday 6 September | ||||||||||
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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: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
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| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Monday 7 September | ||||||||||
| 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. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Soul Choir Meeting, Golf Road Community Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal CT14 6PY, 7.30pm-9pm. | details/membership: website |
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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 8 September | ||||||||||
| 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, Milll Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 4pm-6pm. A social support group for people experiencing dementia and their carers. Tea, coffee and good conversation. Held on second and last Tuesday each month. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| 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 details and times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. | website | |||||||||
| Wednesday 9 September | ||||||||||
| Moo Music, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music sessions. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Health Walk, meet by the seafront Scout Hut near Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 7.30pm-9pm. Weekly walking football session for men age 50+. New members welcome. | Simon
Lineker
07851 312491 |
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| Thursday 10 September | ||||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | 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 | |||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. The weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. |
01304 239199 |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic' Night, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 11 September | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. | see Friday | |||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am and 11.05am-11.45am. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army Hall, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Refreshments and friendly company. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | ||||||||||
| Saturday 12 September | ||||||||||
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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. A free social tennis session, suitable for beginners, improvers and intermediate players. All ages; equipment provided. Booking required. Meet second and fourth Saturdays of each month. | details/booking: website |
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| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Deal Repair Cafe, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 10am-12noon. Expert help providing free repairs to a wide range of goods - including small electrical appliances, broken toys, bikes, bags, leatherware and clothing. | ||||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Sunday 13 September | ||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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| Deal Braderie, Deal High Street (between St George's Church frontage and Duke Street junction), 8.30am-4pm. Return of the annual street fair selling antiques, bric-a-brac, vintage clothing/ jewellery, plants, books, memorabilia and crafts goods. To be confirmed. | website | |||||||||
| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Free Band Concert: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Chill Out Zone Youth Club, St Richard's Church, 163 Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. A place for young people (7-16 years) to hang out, play games and get a meal. Second Sunday every month. | ||||||||||
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| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Monday 14 September | ||||||||||
| 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. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Soul Choir Meeting, Golf Road Community Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal CT14 6PY, 7.30pm-9pm. | website | |||||||||
| 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 15 September | ||||||||||
| 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 details and times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Kick Boxercise, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 6.30pm-8pm. Self defence and fitness session for adults and over-14's. | Tim
07984 883118 |
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| Wednesday 16 September | ||||||||||
| Moo Music, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music sessions. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Health Walk, meet by the seafront Scout Hut near Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Tai Chi, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-2.45pm. Weekly sessions; beginners welcome. | more
details: |
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Thursday 17 September | ||||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | 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 | |||||||||
| Carers' Chat, Balmoral Surgery, Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 2pm-3.30pm. A social meet-up for anyone caring for someone with dementa or memory loss. Information and support - plus tea, coffee and good conversation. Held on third Thursday each month. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Voluntary litter pick and tidy up in the Station area. New helpers welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays each month. | ||||||||||
| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Entry: £6 includes refreshments. |
01304 239199 |
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| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. All are welcome. | Sue
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 on first and third Thursdays of each month. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 18 September | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. | see Friday | |||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am and 11.05am-11.45am. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12noon. Refreshments and friendly company. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. | 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. Meets on third Friday of each month. |
07563 525159 |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Saturday 19 September | ||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | ||||||||||
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Heritage Open Days 2026 events |
website | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. For 2- to 5-year-olds. Sessions 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Sunday 20 September | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
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| Deal Braderie, Deal High Street (between St George's Church frontage and Duke Street junction), 8.30am-4pm. The annual street fair selling antiques, bric-a-brac, vintage clothing/ jewellery, plants, books, memorabilia and crafts goods. To be confirmed. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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Heritage Open Days 2026 events: |
website | |||||||||
| 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: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Games Hub , St Richard's Church, 163 Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Board and team games sessions for young people (10-years-old and upwards). Refreshments. Free entry. Held on the fourth Sunday each month. | ||||||||||
| Bingo, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm. Entry: 20p; book of six £2.40. | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Monday 21 September | ||||||||||
| 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. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Monday | |||||||||
| 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 22 September | ||||||||||
| 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 details and times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Kick Boxercise, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 6.30pm-8pm. Self defence and fitness session for adults and over-14's. | Tim
07984 883118 |
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| Wednesday 23 September | ||||||||||
| Moo Music, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music sessions. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Thursday 24 September | ||||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. |
01304 239199 |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic' Night, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. | ||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 25 September | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. | see Friday | |||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am and 11.05am-11.45am. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12noon. Refreshments and friendly company. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Bingo, Royal British Legion (Downs) Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal, 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. All welcome. |
01304 380405 |
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| Saturday 26 September | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. A free social tennis session, suitable for beginners, improvers and intermediate players. All ages; equipment provided. Booking required. Meet second and fourth Saturdays of each month. | details/booking: website |
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| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. For 2- to 5-year-olds. Sessions 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Sunday 27 September | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Free Band Concert: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Bingo, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm. Entry: 20p; book of six £2.40. | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Monday 28 September | ||||||||||
| 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. |
see Monday | |||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | |||||||||
| Live music: Jazz In The Basement, The Bar 152 High Street, Deal, 7pm. | ||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Monday | |||||||||
| 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 29 September | ||||||||||
| 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 details and times, click the link. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 30 September | ||||||||||
| Moo Music, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music sessions. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Station Gardeners Group, Deal Rail Station, 2pm. Volunteer project to tend the planters and floral decorations in the station area. New supporters welcome. Meet on last Wednesday of each month. | ||||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
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Regular Weekly Events in detail |
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| Every Monday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start; duration 90mins. Free local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up. | Chris
07866 132928 website |
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Social group for breastfeeding mums; prams and toddlers welcome. £1.50. Normally do not meet on bank holiday Mondays. |
0300 1000212 |
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Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session. |
website | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Fourteen games; six books £12. Admission £1. Every Monday and Thursday. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| 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 |
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| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer CT14 7HX, 2pm-4pm. A group who knit and crochet, raising funds for local charities. |
website |
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| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. | Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297 |
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| Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for a range of musical
interests and abilities. 5pm-6pm: Youth Band (age 8yrs+); 6.30pm-8pm: Community Band (age 12yrs+). |
Cathy
07927 781536 website |
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| 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 | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR. Parent and baby/toddler music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions include: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), 9.30am-10.10am; Mixed Moo (for 0 to 5ys), 10.30am-11.10am; and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking), 11.30am-12.10pm. Moo Brew (a social time for families to meet each other and share support) |
07398 147736 |
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| Health Walk, meet at the seafront Scout Hut, near The Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. A weekly social meet-up for a 45-minute walk. Open to all. A Deal and Walmer Primary Care Network Social Prescribing event. | more
details:
01304 744075 |
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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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| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD, 7.30pm-9pm. Weekly training session for a walking football team for men over 50years of age. New members welcome. | Simon
Lineker
07851 312491 |
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| Every Thursday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). | website | |||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome. | Patricia
Bradford
01304 364769 |
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. Social and support group for pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. Sensory toys and soft, safe spaces for babies. Free entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided. Meetings continue through school holidays. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. |
01304 373951 |
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| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome; enjoy singing a wide range of songs. Fee: £6 per week (first session free). | Alex
McNeice
07810 323256 |
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| Yin and Restorative Yoga, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer. Sessions at 4pm-5.10pm and 5.20pm-6.30pm. Suitable for beginners and all ages. Fee: £10 per session; block booking discounts available. | Sodashi
Devi
07778 535817 |
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| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm (term time only). Weekly sessions that focus on technical training, fun games and matches. Open to boys and girls, ages 5-12years and of any ability or experience level. | website | |||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. |
01304 239199 |
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| 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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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Thursday. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers
Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH.
Session #1: 10.05am-10.45am. Session #2: 11.05am-11.45am. Weekly football-themed classes for 2- to 5-year-olds. Monthly subscription fee. Booking required. |
website |
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| 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 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 | |||||||||
| 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/registration: website |
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| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. Free refreshments. 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. Football activities for 2- to 5-year-old boys and girls. Sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am (weekly during term-times). Free taster sessions available. 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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| Every Sunday | ||||||||||
| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required. | details/registration: website |
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| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", meet outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal CT14 9UU, 9am for 9.30am set off. | ||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance, 9.30am for 10am set off. 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 12noon 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 October 1, 2025 |