If it is a leisure break you have in mind, Deal has plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. Walks along the seafront, 3 castles within a 15 minute drive, a nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary, plus 2 zoos are just a few of the options.

Shopping is on hand in many places. In Deal the shops are an attractive mixture of the old, new and quaint, Canterbury and Dover have all the big city outlets as well as antique shops and historic attractions. You can also take a day trip to Calais and enjoy the taste of France.

If the Continent is your destination, you can use Sondes Lodge as a stop off point prior to your departure. We are within easy reach of Dover ferry port and the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone.

History

The town received its Charter as a Borough in 1699 and became one of the Cinque Ports. It is renowned as a smugglers town. Deal boatmen would stand by as ships floundered on the Goodwin Sands in the Channel and reap the spoils as crew and passengers drowned. The Maritime and Time ball Museums are interesting and informative places to visit during your stay in Deal.

Golf

If golf is your thing, then Sondes Lodge is the ideal place to be, there are 4 very well known golf courses close by. The Royal Cinque Ports and Kingsdown courses in Deal plus Princes and Royal St. Georges in Sandwich.