Come and bag a bag at Deal Saturday Market!

Published: 09 October 2025

We’re celebrating our 326th birthday at Deal Saturday Market by giving away free tote bags.

On 13 October 1699 King William III signed a Charter that released Deal from the rule of the Port of Sandwich, allowing us to become a market town in our own right.

To mark Charter Day on Saturday 11 October there will be 300 free ‘Charter Day 2025’ tote bags that will be given away.

The Mayor of Deal, Cllr Mike Eddy, will be with the Town Sergeant from 10am to hand out the tote bags to visitors.

He said: “It’s good to mark our 326th birthday, and freedom from Sandwich, in such a practical and useful way.

“Not only will people receive a unique tote bag, it’s a sustainable gift so it can be used again and again so it’s good for the environment too.”

The market will be open from 8am to 2pm and the bags will be handed out on a first come, first served basis from 10am.