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News and stories from Deal
What's happening in town, what's coming up, and the stories behind the places you'll visit.
Bonfire Night 2026: where to see fireworks near Deal
Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November this year. Here are the fireworks displays near Deal, from a school display in town to Broadstairs beach, Canterbury and Lydden Hill.
October half-term in Deal: pumpkins, scarecrows and a castle garden
Kent's half-term runs from 26 to 30 October. Here's what's on in Deal: a pumpkin patch and a free Halloween party at Betteshanger, scarecrows at Walmer Castle, and more.
Where to eat and drink in Deal: our pick of the best-reviewed places
From a backstreet pizza shop with a perfect five stars to a 400-year-old pub on the beach: Deal's most highly rated restaurants, cafes and pubs, with links to book.
Deal out of season: why autumn and winter might be the best time to visit
Quieter beaches, sunrise at a sensible hour and a town that stays open all year. The case for a winter break in Deal.
Deal's year in festivals and events
From the Saturday market to summer music, food on the seafront and vintage buses on Walmer Green: here's what happens when in Deal.
Deal Pier's repairs: what's happening and why it matters
A programme of work on the pier's legs is designed to keep Kent's last fully intact leisure pier standing for decades to come.
Why Deal keeps turning up on 'best seaside town' lists
The Times, Time Out and Which? have all singled out Deal. Here's what they liked, and what a list can't quite capture.
Middle Street: a stroll through Kent's first conservation area
Painted Georgian houses, narrow lanes and a smuggling past. How to get the most out of Deal's most beautiful street.
Two Tudor castles and a duke: Deal and Walmer
Henry VIII built them to see off an invasion. Today they make two of the best days out on the Kent coast.
See it for yourself
Plan your visit with our guide to things to do and what's on in Deal.