Local Attractions
Enjoying your stay in Deal is our top priority. Dining out is easy from By the Beach. Within walking distance there are numerous restaurants and pubs offering delicious menus for all occasions.
We are happy to recommend the ideal venue for your needs, reserve your table and order taxis should a gentle seaside stroll not appeal.
For exploring Deal by day The Black Douglas is a must for delicious coffee, homemade cakes, including wheat free and light lunches too. Here you can enjoy quality foods, sea views and the latest ‘heavy’ newspapers.
To give you a flavour of evening options, dining under the stars is a year round treat at The Courtyard Oyster Bar and Restaurant; themed evenings are an option at Oregano; ‘fine food without the fuss’ is paramount at 81 Beach Street and dining South African style is a choice at the Chequers Restaurant alongside the Royal Cinque Port Golf Course.
In addition to local coast, castles and countryside, Deal and the surrounding area offers guests year round opportunities to enjoy East Kent and White Cliffs Country.
By the Beach is within:
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A level 15 minute walk from the historic town of Deal with its Castle and numerous restaurants
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A 5 - 15 minute drive from The Royal Cinque Ports, The Royal St George’s and The Princes Golf Courses
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A short drive, or a 45 minute walk, from Walmer Castle with its links to Wellington, the late Queen Mother and English Heritage events
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Sight of the local beach and a 30 minute drive from Thanet’s acclaimed sandy beaches
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A 20 minute drive for a day out at Dover Castle offering the acclaimed Henry 11 English Heritage programme of events
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A 45 minute drive from the historic city of Canterbury with its cathedral, Roman and Medieval attractions and extensive choice of shops
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A 15 minute drive from the ancient Cinque Port of Sandwich and its Secret Salutation Garden
Annual summer events include:
- Carnival Week and Regatta
- The Deal Music and Arts Festival attracting world class performers
- Sea Festival
- Golf Tournaments – including The Open GolfChampionships in 2011
Nearby Sandwich, Thanet and Canterbury also have summer and autumn music and arts festivals.
Local events are far from restricted to the summer months. We are open throughout the year, so why not plan that special long weekend or a mid week break?
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Local Events
December
- Christmas Events , Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe, Throughout month
- Hoodening St Nicholas-at-Wade
- 5th Sandwich Christmas Fayre St Peters Church, Sandwich
- 5th & 6th Santa By Train Sheperdswell
- Tankerton Christmas Market Tankerton Roa , Whitstable, Early December
- 12th - Deal Christmas Parade and Carol Concert 7.15
- 1 th & 13th Santa By Train Shepherdswell
- 19th & 20th Santa By Train Shepherdswell
- 21st – Family Days at Dover Museum 10.00 – 16.30
- 22nd - Dover Guided Walk White Cliffs of Dover, Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road 12.00-14.00
- 23rd & 24th Santa By Train Shepherdswell
- 29th - Christmas Guided Walk White Cliffs of Dover, Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road 12.00-14.00
