St Andrew’s Church

The church sits right in Deal's heart, and it's one of those places that rewards poking around. St Andrew's is proper medieval - we're talking 13th century bones with the kind of architecture that tells you exactly how important this seaside town once was. The tower dominates the skyline, visible from the seafront, and inside you'll find decent stained glass, a decent chancel, and the sort of peaceful atmosphere you get when a building's been doing the same job for 800 years.

It's free to wander in during opening hours, though best check locally before you trek over. Allow thirty minutes if you're keen on the details - carved roof bosses, memorial tablets, that sort of thing. History buffs and anyone interested in ecclesiastical architecture will get proper value. Kids might find it quiet rather than exciting, depending on age.

Within striking distance of Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club Campsite and Kingsdown Camping, it slots nicely into a broader Deal exploration. The town's got the seafront promenade, decent fish and chips, and enough maritime charm to justify a half-day. St Andrew's works best as part of that picture rather than a solo mission - pop in while you're exploring the high street or heading to the castle. If you're camped at one of the parks closer to Sandwich or Hawthorn Farm, it's worth the short drive to see how Deal's grown up around this medieval core.