Before the harbour silted up Sandwich was an important Cinque Port on the River Stour.
Now the sea is 1¾ miles away at Sandwich Bay.
The Stour Valley Walk, Saxon Shore Way and White Cliffs Country Trail LDPs all pass through Sandwich.
Website: www.open-sandwich.co.uk |
www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
Tourist Information (summer only): Guildhall. Tel. 01304 613565.
Guildhall Museum - Cattle Market
The story of Sandwich from medieval times with artifacts dating back to the early 13th century.
The Guildhall itself is open by appointment for guided tours only.
Tel. 01304 617197.
Open*: Mar-Nov, TWThFSSu 1400-1600 (also TWThFS 1030-1230 Apr-Sep).
Website: www.sandwichtowncouncil.co.uk
The Salutation - Knightrider Street
Recently restored Jekyll and Lutyens designed gardens.
Tel. 01304 619919.
Open*: mid Apr-Oct, M-F 1000-1630.
Website: www.the-salutation.com
Gazen Salts Nature Reserve - ¾ mile from station
A 13 acre reserve with 1½ miles of paths through a variety of habitats including lakes, reedbeds
and a meadow area. Public hide. Admission free. Tel. 01304 617197.
Open*: Any reasonable time.
White Mill Rural Heritage Centre - 1 mile from station
A restored windmill with original machinery. Cottage with rooms furnished in period style.
Agricultural displays, forge, wheelwrights shop and corn grinding engine.
Tel. 01304 612076.
Open*: Easter-mid Sept, Tue & Fri 1000-1200, Sun 1000-1200,1430-1730.
Please see website for other times.
Website: whitemill.open-sandwich.co.uk
Richborough Roman Fort - 2 miles from station
The remains of a Roman fort which was the main landing place for the Roman invasion of AD43.
Site museum with archaeological finds on display, including an early Christian font.
Tel. 01304 612013.
Open*: Apr-Sep, Daily 1000-1800.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.