- Open
- £10 adult · £5 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Deal Castle is an artillery fort near Deal, Kent, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a members' car park on site.
Deal Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Today Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter weekends | 2 Nov to 20 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Winter weekends | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Late winter | 22 Feb to 16 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Deal Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10 |
| Concession | £9 |
| Child | £5 |
| Family | £25 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Getting to Deal Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Dover District Council car park next to castle; non-members pay by card or RingGo; 3-hour limit
- By train
- Deal is 0.3 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach East Kent 12, 13, 13A, 14, 80A, 82, 82A, 93; Regent Coaches 541, 542, 544. Deal station 1/2 mile.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Access page: dog bowl available; 'Guide Dogs only.'
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Wheelchair access limited; multiple spiral and straight staircases; no lift; some uneven surfaces; dark Rounds passage
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Guided tours Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Deal Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Deal Castle
- 1539 Construction begins (built 1539-40) as one of Henry VIII's device forts
- 1539 Anne of Cleves lands at Deal on 27 December and rests at the unfinished castle
- 1540 Thomas Wingfield appointed first captain
- 1639 Battle of the Downs fought in sight of the castle
- 1648 Castle besieged during the Civil War
- 1724 Earliest known date for roof graffiti ('since at least 1724')
Photos
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Michael Garlick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Castles near Deal Castle
All 9 castles in KentFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Deal Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Deal Castle?
There is a members' car park on site.
When is Deal Castle open?
In the autumn season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Can you take a dog to Deal Castle?
Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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