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Sandwich, Kent

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A historic market town in north eastern Kent. Two miles away is Richborough Roman Fort, which may have been the site of the first century Roman landing in Britain. In the medieval period Sandwich was one of the Cinque Ports, a league of influential seaside ports on the east and south coasts. Today, Sandwich is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Britain. There are at least 6 inns that date to the 16th century; some much older! St Clement's church is 12th century, with a fine Norman tower and a collection of beautifully carved grotesques, as well as a section of medieval tiled floor.

There are two sets of ancient medieval almshouses; St Barts Hospital was built as a hostelry for pilgrims and dates to 1190, while St Thomas's Hospital is a 14th century building. The church of St Peter still rings a curfew bell each evening. This used to be the signal that householders were allowed to put their animals outside for the night; for that reason it was called the Pigbell.

Taken as a whole, Sandwich is one of the most attractive and interesting historic towns in the county.
Sandwich, Kent, England

About Sandwich
Attraction Type: Town
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OS TR 3379 5727
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Nearest Attractions Richborough Roman Fort - 2 miles (Roman) Deal Castle - 4 miles (Castle) St Augustine's Cross - 4.2 miles (Historic Property) Walmer Castle and Gardens - 5.1 miles (Castle) Goodnestone Park Gardens - 5.5 miles (Garden) Barfreston, St Nicholas Church - 6.5 miles (Church) Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens - 7.1 miles (Museum) South Foreland Lighthouse - 8.8 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Deal - 4.1 miles away Barfreston - 6.8 miles away Broadstairs - 7.7 miles away Dover - 9.5 miles away Fordwich - 9.8 miles away Canterbury - 11.5 miles away Folkestone - 14.6 miles away Whitstable - 15.4 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Shrimp Cottage - 3.4 miles from Sandwich Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £300

Old Chelsea - 3.5 miles from Sandwich Deal, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £320

Hidden Gem, By the Sea - 4 miles from Sandwich Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £350

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Nearest Hotels

The Bell Hotel - 0.7 miles from Sandwich Sandwich, Kent Stay from: £58.50

The Blue Pigeons Inn - 0.7 miles from Sandwich Worth, Kent Stay from: £49.00

Great Weddington - 3 miles from Sandwich Canterbury, Kent Stay from: £100.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Blue Pigeons Inn - 0.5 miles from Sandwich Worth, Kent From: £39.95

Solley Farm House - 0.7 miles from Sandwich Deal, Kent From: £70.00

Great Weddington - 3 miles from Sandwich Canterbury, Kent From: £100.00

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Sandwich
Tourist Information Centre
The Guild Hall
Cattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
England
CT13 9AH
Tel: 01304 613 565
Alternate Tel: 01304 617 197
Fax: 01304 613 565
Email: info@ticsandwich.wanadoo.co.uk
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