Royal Marines Heritage Walk

The Royal Marines had a base in Deal from 1665 to 1996, their presence had a lasting effect on the town and this walk will tell you about that history.

This walk will take in many historic buildings which have been sympathetically converted to residences and also some locations where there is no longer any sign of the history. It will include some places which the public cannot usually access. The walk will finish at the starting point (which will then be open for visiting).

Pre-booking not required. Estimated Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Start Location

Captain’s Garden, Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BA

Accessibility details

A leisurely paced walk of 4km (2.5 miles) on level pavements and paths, no hills but many road crossings.

Additional information

Parking, including disabled visitor parking, is available in the large car park next to the castle. Parking is free for English Heritage members when displaying a valid membership sticker and accompanying member’s ticket from the Pay and Display machine. Parking charges apply to non-members. Please read the parking signage on arrival, and follow the instructions. Maximum stay of three hours for all users of the car park.