Thanet and East Kent
Singles in and around Deal
Deal is a historic seaside town with a long pebble beach, a 1950s pier and a Tudor castle. For a first date there's a walk along the seafront, a wander through the old streets, or a look round Deal Castle. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Deal
Three easy places to meet someone new in Deal. Check opening times before you go.
Deal Pier and the seafront
A long concrete pier stretching out over the Channel, with a flat promenade along the beach. Public and very easy.
Deal Castle
A Tudor fort shaped like a flower, run by English Heritage. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
The old streets and the High Street
Pretty lanes of cottages, independent shops and cafés, a short stroll from the beach. A good one for browsing and chatting.
Around Deal
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Deal town centre, Walmer, Sholden, Kingsdown, Sandwich and Great Mongeham.
Getting there: Deal station is on the coast line between Dover and Ramsgate, with high speed trains to London St Pancras. Buses link the town with Dover, Sandwich and Canterbury, and the seafront has limited parking.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Deal and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Deal
What is a good first date in Deal?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along the seafront, a wander through the old streets and a look round Deal Castle. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Deal?
Deal station is on the coast line between Dover and Ramsgate, with high speed trains to London St Pancras. Buses link the town with Dover, Sandwich and Canterbury, and the seafront has limited parking.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Deal?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Deal?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.