Sandwich (England)
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Sandwich is one of the Cinque Ports, the five most important trading ports between that part of England and France.
Get in
Get around
Walk, although it is designated a town, it is the size of a small village.
See
Guild Hall16th century. Can you see which part is an extension from the 1960s?
toll bridge
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Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
phone: +44 1304 612013address: Off Richborough RoadSituated to the north of Sandwich, the fort is a collection of many phases of Roman remains that are still visible today and are under the auspices of English Heritage. The fort stands in the middle of an area thought to be the sight of the Claudian Invasion of 43 AD. Described by English Heritage as 'perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain'. -
The Secret Gardens of Sandwich
phone: +44 1304 619919address: The Salutation, Knightrider St
Do
Eat
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phone: +44 1304 614387address: The Little Cottage, The QuayFish and chips restaurant and take away.
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phone: +44 1304 448560address: 10 New Street
Sleep
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phone: +44 1304 617330address: 65 Strand StVery old inn with beer garden, excellent food (best to reserve a table) with very good breakfast, adequate sized and furnished rooms, car parking, friendly and efficient staff.
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phone: +44 1304 613388address: The Quay
Go next
- Whitstable
- Faversham for the national fruit collection and breweries.
- Canterbury
- Broadstairs
- Ramsgate
- Margate
- Deal