With the turn of Spring welcoming warmer weather in the UK, thousands will want to flock to the best beaches for a chance to relax and soak up some sun - and one beautiful yet underrated seaside town means Brits can avoid the heaving crowds this time.
Deal, a quaint historic haven on the eastern coast of Kent, England, offers breathtaking views across the English Channel, a host of attractions, and it’s only an hour on the train from London. If you look out into the coast on a clear day, you can even spot France from the charming town.
Boasting a large, golden beach adorned with colourful fishing boats and a 300-metre promenade, Deal makes for a picturesque place to have a wander - with a fraction of the footfall you’d expect to see in Cornwall. Visitors can also enjoy a host of fun activities, including crazy golf, paddling, sailing and a visit to the iconic Deal Castle - a dramatic Tudor castle overlooking the seaside.
Deal’s charm has not gone unnoticed, with the town being been named Kent’s “most charming” by the Guardian, as well as the UK’s ‘beautiful seaside town’ by Restless, who added it was a “quirky yet underrated town [which] boasts gorgeous sea views year rounds.” Deal has also been dubbed England’s “best kept beach secret” by CNN Traveler, who said: “The unsung seaside town has long been a destination for those in the know.”
Deal's golden coast offers panoramic views over the English channel (Getty Images/VisitBritain RM)History lovers won’t want to miss out on Deal’s most iconic landmark, Deal Castle, built by King Henry III in 1540 to protect Britain against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and used to guard the coast against German forces in World War Two. Visitors can climb the battlements and enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel.
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Deal is also home to the Timeball Tower - a Victorian incarnation built in 1855 and originally connected to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. At precisely 1:00pm every day, the ball drops. The purpose of the tower was to allow Mariners to accurately set their chronometers, whilst moored offshore.
Visitors of the Old Town are welcomed by colourful pastel cottages, elegant Georgian terraces and an array of eccentric shops and flea markets, where you can pick up fresh local food as well as clothes, flowers and jewellery. There's also a host of independent shops selling vintage and antique goods, including vinyl records, books, and collectables, and a range of options for dining, from seafood, and French cuisine, to British classics.
The ideal spot for an Instagram snap would be Middle Street, a narrow winding road lined with colourful Georgian homes. While it offers the perfect backdrop for photos with loved ones, the street also has an unusual history, as it was known to be a smuggling base which operated in the 17th century and 18th century.
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