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Very pretty seaside town, never as busy as the the others along the Kent Coast, and a nice cycle route along the sea front.

Deal is a charming coastal town known for its beautiful pebble beach and historic buildings. Deal's coastline is a beautiful place to visit, with its long promenade stretching from Sandown Castle in the north to Walmer Castle in the south.

Deal Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Consisting of a keep with six inner and outer bastions, the water-surrounded stone castle covered 0.85 acres (0.34 ha) and had sixty-six firing positions for artillery. During the Second English Civil War of 1648-49, Deal was captured by pro-Royalist rebels and was only recaptured by Parliamentary forces after several months of fighting. Although still armed, Deal was adapted by Sir John Norris and Lord Carrington during the 18th and 19th centuries to form a more suitable private home for the captain of the castle, which was now an honorary title.

Deal became a 'limb port' of the Cinque Ports in 1278 and grew into the busiest port in England; today it is a seaside resort, its quaint streets and houses a reminder of its history along with many ancient buildings and monuments. In 1968, Middle Street was the first conservation area in Kent.

The round shape of the fortress is striking; from above it looks like a rose blossom. The round shape was designed to better withstand the projectiles from ships' cannons.

A Henry VIII fort built in 1539. There is a circular keep, 270 feet in diameter, surrounded by 6 circular bastions

Cycle parking in the main car park

Beautiful lighthouse with a small cafe and loungers with a view of the canal.