Description
At Deal Castle in Kent, there is lots to explore and learn during a visit to this historic site, with ghostly and twilight tours, children's activities, beneath-bastion hideouts, tunnels, wooden muskets for the little ones to use, and a new graffiti lounge. The castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire. It has a rich history, including being under siege during the English Civil War in 1648 and guarding the coast against German forces in the Channel during World War II.
English Heritage Member Events
English Heritage member events include tours, workshops and more.
Opening Hours
April to October 2025
Daily: 10am-5pm
1st November to 28th December 2025
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-4pm
29th December 2025 to 1st January 2026
Daily: 10am-4pm
3rd January to 15th February 2026
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-4pm
16th to 22nd February 2026
Daily: 10am-4pm
25th February 2026 to 27th March 2026
Wednesday to Sunday: 10am-4pm
Last entry 1 hour before closing.
Price
English Heritage member: Free
Online price from:
Without Donation /With Donation
Adult: £8.10/£9
Child -5-17 years: £4.50/£5
Concession: £7.20/£8
Family - 1 adult & up to 3 children: £12.60/£14
Family - 2 adults & up to 3 children: £20.70/£23
Overseas Visitor pass for 9 or 16 days available
Ticket prices change depending on the season, and online prices always cheaper.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is limited, with numerous staircases, uneven pathways, and surfaces outdoors.
Train
Deal - approximately ½ mile.
Bus
East Kent services 12, 13, 13A, 14, 80A, 82, 82A, 93;
Regent Coaches 541, 542, 544.
Parking
English Heritage member: Free
Pay & Display for non-members.
Facilities
Toilets • Baby Changing Facility • Shop
Picture Credit: © English Heritage.
