Places to Visit in & around Sandwich in Kent UK:
Museums & Historic Sites
Guildhall
As well as housing a museum the Guildhall itself, with it's ancient courtroom, is well worth a visit
Guildhall Museum
The displays include sea battles, Sandwich at war, Sandwich Haven, Roman times, Medieval times and later,Commerce,Crime,Refugees, Hospitals and Churches.
Opening Times:
Monday and Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday; Thursday; Friday; Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 to 16:00
Admission: FREE
Sandwich Town Tours with The Sandwich Local History Society
Taking a tour is a great way to discover the town’s hidden gems and get the most out of your visit.
Let our local guides inform and entertain you as they personally conduct you around the narrow twisting streets of our medieval town, one of the original Cinque Ports.
Whether you are organising a trip for schools, societies or groups, or if you are a family on holiday, our tours are a great way to see the sights and appreciate some of Sandwich’s history.
Tours can take around two hours and cost £2 per person, with a minimum charge of £12.
Mike Elmes tel: 07773 335 612 see: The Sandwich Local History Society website
Discover St. Peter's Church Tower Tour
Climb to the top of the tower for magnificent roof top views of Sandwich
Opening Times: 7 days a week 10am to 3pm
£3.50 adults £2.50 children also a Family or Group ticket is available
Entry to the Church - FREE
Address: Market Street, Sandwich, CT13 9DA
White Mill Rural Heritage Centre
Windmill built c1760 with original wooden machinery Restored Miller's Cottage, Farming & Craft Displays, Complete Wheelwright's Workshop and Displays of everyday Victorian life.
Address: The Causeway, Ash Rd., Sandwich, CT13 9JB Tel: 01304 239544
FREE ENTRY
Richborough Roman Fort - Rutupiae
1½ miles North of Sandwich - off the A257
Where the Romans invaded Britain in AD 47 (Also, their first invasion in 55BC may have been very close to Richborough)
Tel: 01304 612013 for information.
River Tours
River Runner- boat trips
Provides a regular service on the River Stour and can be alternative transport to Richborough Roman Fort.
Wildlife & Seal trips all year round.
For Bookings and Information: Tel: 07955 465 729
Concerts; Wedding & Function Venues
St.Mary’s Arts Centre & Function Venue
St. Mary's Arts Centre concert and event venue for hire in Sandwich Kent with general function event space is available all year round.
An ideal venue for Concerts, Recitals, Drama, Dancing, Workshops, Exhibitions, Meetings, Private Functions, Arts and Community Events.
It's a unique and versatile building with an unusually large open central space, which along with great facilities, make it the event venue of choice for all types of celebrations.
Nature Reserves
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust (SBBOT)
Bird Observatory and Nature Reserves.
There are many varieties of birds, flora and fauna to be seen (many rare).
All enquiries to: SBBOT, Guilford Road, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9PF Tel: 01304 617341
Gazen Salts Nature Reserve, Strand Street Sandwich
Gazen Salts Is an example of a man-made nature reserve, within a 15-acre site. 1½ miles of winding paths escort you through the many created habitats.
A central lake accommodates an attractive collection of wildfowl which may be fed.
NO DOGS PLEASE.Website: Click Here
Historic Churches
St. Clement's, St. Mary's, St. Peter's & United Reformed
There are 4 Historic Churches in Sandwich, three of them, St. Clement's, St. Mary's, and St. Peter's also give their names to the old parishes of the town.
Nearby Villages
Ash, Eastry, Woodnesborough & Worth
When the town of Sandwich was a borough, the villages of Ash, Eastry, Woodnesborough & Worth were included in the 'Sandwich area'.
Places to Visit close to Sandwich
Nearby Towns
Canterbury - www.canterbury.co.uk
Canterbury Cathedral - www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Canterbury Roman Museum – www.canterbury..co.uk
Dover - www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
Deal - www.aboutdeal.co.uk
Historic Buildings and Gardens
Walmer Castle & Gardens -https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/
Deal Castle - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/deal-castle/
Leeds Castle - www.leeds-castle.com
Goodnestone Park Gardens - www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk
Quex House and Gardens – www.quexpark.co.uk
Beaches / Seaside Towns
Deal - www.aboutdeal.co.uk
Broadstairs, Ramsgate & Margate - www.visitthanet.co.uk
Nature Reserves/Wildlife
Wingham Wild life Park - www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk
Discover Wildwood - www.wildwoodtrust.org
Port Lympne & Howletts Animal Parks – www.aspinallfoundation.org
France
Journey to France with the car or as a foot passenger on the ferries or Channel tunnel or Eurostar and the Dover Cruise terminal.
Where to Stay
Those wishing to stay can find accommodation information about the hotels, inns, self catering and bed and breakfasts in and near to Sandwich, including, Deal & the towns of Thanet (Ramsgate, Broadstairs & Margate).
Food & Drink
For both short term and long term visitors there are details of places to dine out, including, restaurants, pubs and cafés. Some are located in the centre of the town whilst there are others near the Quay. Find out More:
Information
Golfers have a wide choice of courses very close to the town, including championship courses, Royal St. Georges, Princes and the Royal Cinque Ports.
