Built by the order of King Henry VIII it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts, which also includes Calshot, Camber, Walmer and Pendennis Castles. Today you can explore the whole of the castle, from the storerooms to the first-floor captain’s residence. Take a walk around the defences and admire the squat, rounded bastions and cannons.

Linden Hall Studio, is a self funded, independent, family run, contemporary art gallery in Deal, Kent. Featuring an exhibition programme of 11 shows a year, showing the very best of contemporary art. We also offer a wide ranging events programme, featuring lectures, masterclasses, workshops, film screenings and community events ; with the overall aim to become a centre for all visual arts.