Rachel’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a stroll along the pier, look at Deal from the best viewpoint, have lunch at the pier cafe.
51 locals recommend
Deal Pier
Beach StreetTake a stroll along the pier, look at Deal from the best viewpoint, have lunch at the pier cafe.
Amazing castle, you could spend the whole day here. Look out for special re-enactment events in school holidays.
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadAmazing castle, you could spend the whole day here. Look out for special re-enactment events in school holidays.
See the original Wellington Boots, take afternoon tea in the cafe or picnic in the (dry) moat, stroll through the beautiful grounds.
22 locals recommend
Walmer Castle
4 South StSee the original Wellington Boots, take afternoon tea in the cafe or picnic in the (dry) moat, stroll through the beautiful grounds.
Huge park for cycling (hire available), walks, geocaching, super kids playground. Reasonable and plentiful parking.
57 locals recommend
Betteshanger Park
Sandwich RoadHuge park for cycling (hire available), walks, geocaching, super kids playground. Reasonable and plentiful parking.
Fantastic small local cinema - intimate, affordable, and tea in a real mug.
8 locals recommend
Silver Screen Cinema Dover
Gaol LaneFantastic small local cinema - intimate, affordable, and tea in a real mug.
Small local zoo with lots of rescued animals. Soft play centre with cafe too. You can buy annual membership, which is worthwhile if you go more than twice a year.
129 locals recommend
Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadSmall local zoo with lots of rescued animals. Soft play centre with cafe too. You can buy annual membership, which is worthwhile if you go more than twice a year.
Neighbourhoods
Sandwich
Beautiful town with great buildings, parks, restaurants, sea views.