
The Royal Marines Heritage Trail
The Depot Royal Marines, Deal put 554,554 recruits through basic training over the period 1861-1977. Although the Depot was disbanded in 1977, the Barracks remained the home of the Royal Marines School of Music until final closure on 29th March 1996. Our trail traces the indelible marks the Royal Marines have left behind.
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![]() | Deal Castle
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![]() | East Barracks
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![]() | Royal Buildings and Workshops
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![]() | Royal Marines Swimming Bath
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![]() | North Barracks
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![]() | Infirmary Barracks
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![]() | North Barracks Graves
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![]() | North Barracks Residents Memorial
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![]() | North Barracks Parade Ground and Layout
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![]() | The Royal Marines Globe Theatre
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![]() | Depot Church of St Michael and All Angels
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![]() | The Drill Field
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![]() | South Barracks Bandstand Site of the Prisoners’ Guardroom, and the Shifting Room and Magazine for handling munitions |
![]() | The Jubilee Gates and South Barracks
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![]() | The Drum Major Public House
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![]() | The Fair Maid of Kent Hotel
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![]() | Cavalry Gates to South Barracks
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![]() | The Royal Marines Band Service, Memorial Garden
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![]() | 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines Tribute
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![]() | The Royal Marines Association
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![]() | The Deal Memorial Bandstand
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![]() | Beach Training Area and Boat Enclosure
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![]() | The Union Club
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Make sure you look out for the twenty-three bronze Trail Markers embedded into the footpath as you follow the Royal Marines Heritage Trail
The lion at the top of the Royal Marines Globe and Laurel points in the direction of travel. To follow the trail – follow the lion!
Get your copy of the Trail Guide
Our trail guide is a free booklet that can be found in many establishments throughout Deal and Walmer. Alternatively, you can download a copy of the booklet.
Download the Trail Guide (PDF)