Deal
Take a train to Deal to unearth a fascinating port history and enjoy a classical seafront in one of the country’s most vibrant coastal hotspots
Trains to Deal
With its unspoiled seafront, award-winning high street and wealth of history to uncover, Deal is well-established as one of the UK’s most vibrant coastal towns. Once you’re done at the beach and pier, the majesty of Deal Castle and local history museum make for fascinating exploring. Add to that the glorious, surrounding Kent Downs countryside and you’ve found a one-off treasure.
Getting here: Take high speed Southeastern trains to Deal, under 1 hour 22 minutes from London St Pancras International.
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Discover a shopping secret
Deal’s charming and innovative high street landed the Telegraph’s coveted High Street of the Year Award 2013, and has since gone from strength to strength. Heralded for its “dazzling array of one-off local retailers”, it’s a triumph of independent food, craft and homeware purveyors – its Georgian-style and proximity to the seaside making it a huge pull for Londoners as well as those further afield.
Interact with stunning scenery
Outdoor type? There’s no beating the opportunities presented by Deal and its surrounding countryside, particularly when it comes to gorgeous coastal trails and exquisite cycle paths. Follow the Cliffs and Castle Route from Deal to Sandwich or explore the beautiful slopes of the North Downs landscape between Deal and Shepherdswell on The Miner’s Way Cycle Trail.
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