Alex's Sandwich Guidebook
Food & drink scene
Mixture of classic and modern Italian dishes served by Luigi
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Luigi's
3 The QuayMixture of classic and modern Italian dishes served by Luigi
The nearest pub, good local atmosphere. Usual to have 4 real ales on. Excellent food – but usually very popular, so book in advance.
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The George & Dragon
24 Fisher StThe nearest pub, good local atmosphere. Usual to have 4 real ales on. Excellent food – but usually very popular, so book in advance.
Historic pub with good food menu and pretty walled beer garden. Also offers accommodation.
The Kings Arms
63-65 Strand StHistoric pub with good food menu and pretty walled beer garden. Also offers accommodation.
Another historic and quirky local pub with occasional live musicians and large beer garden.
The Red Cow
138 Foord RdAnother historic and quirky local pub with occasional live musicians and large beer garden.
Modern bar/restaurant with wide range of wines and beers. The outside terrace is a good sun spot in the afternoon sun.
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Bell Hotel
The QuayModern bar/restaurant with wide range of wines and beers. The outside terrace is a good sun spot in the afternoon sun.
A small and friendly micropub with lovely fireplace and tiny garden, that offers food as well. Beers and ciders are always changing!
The Mermaid's Locker
8 Cattle MarketA small and friendly micropub with lovely fireplace and tiny garden, that offers food as well. Beers and ciders are always changing!
The newest hotel in this world renown collection, has recently opened its doors just outside Canterbury. With a philosophy of using only local produce, it is a delicious treat, perfect for a celebratory meal. Need to book well in advance as very popular.
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The Pig - at Bridge Place
Bourne Park RoadThe newest hotel in this world renown collection, has recently opened its doors just outside Canterbury. With a philosophy of using only local produce, it is a delicious treat, perfect for a celebratory meal. Need to book well in advance as very popular.
Near Dover is reputed to be the closest UK pub to France – you even get French mobile phone signal when visiting.
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Coastguard
Bay HillNear Dover is reputed to be the closest UK pub to France – you even get French mobile phone signal when visiting.
A pub on the beach (what more could you ask for!) with good pub food. Always popular so book a table!
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Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeA pub on the beach (what more could you ask for!) with good pub food. Always popular so book a table!
recently refurbished gastro pub serving high quality foods and wines.
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The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury Roadrecently refurbished gastro pub serving high quality foods and wines.
Fabulous old pub with quaint beer garden overlooking open fields.
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Duke William
The StreetFabulous old pub with quaint beer garden overlooking open fields.
Wonderful French Deli with seating area upstairs for snacks and lunches. The cheese sharing plate and a bottle of French Pinot are to die for!
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No Name Shop
1 No Name StWonderful French Deli with seating area upstairs for snacks and lunches. The cheese sharing plate and a bottle of French Pinot are to die for!
Goats That Dance Coffee Rooms
10A King StSmall but cosy tea room with lovely homemade cakes.
If dining looking at the sea is your idea of heaven head over to Deal Pier and eat at the café on the end – great for sunrise breakfasts!
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Muelle de Deal
Beach Street If dining looking at the sea is your idea of heaven head over to Deal Pier and eat at the café on the end – great for sunrise breakfasts!
Delicious takeaway or dine in pizza. Would recommend! (we used almost weekly during lockdown!)
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The Drill Hall
The QuayDelicious takeaway or dine in pizza. Would recommend! (we used almost weekly during lockdown!)
Really yummy Indian food. Eat in or take away. Large menu of traditional and contemporary dishes.
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Namaste Sandwich
3-5 The QuayReally yummy Indian food. Eat in or take away. Large menu of traditional and contemporary dishes.
Papa's The Deep Blue Fish and Chips
The QuayThe best fish and chips in the area!
Shops
Local shops
Moat Sole Road, Sandwich CT13 9AL (5 minute walk from Sandi Lodge)
8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Sat, 10.00am – 4.00pm Sun
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Co-op Food
Moat SoleMoat Sole Road, Sandwich CT13 9AL (5 minute walk from Sandi Lodge)
8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Sat, 10.00am – 4.00pm Sun
16-20 Market Street, Sandwich CT13 9PA (5 minute walk from Sandi Lodge)
8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Sat, 8.30am-10.00pm Sun
SPAR Sandwich
16 - 20 Market St16-20 Market Street, Sandwich CT13 9PA (5 minute walk from Sandi Lodge)
8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Sat, 8.30am-10.00pm Sun
Sainbury’s – 36-38 West Street, Deal CT14 6AH
7.00am – 10.00pm Mon – Sat, 10.00am-4.00pm Sun
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Sainsbury's
36-38 West StSainbury’s – 36-38 West Street, Deal CT14 6AH
7.00am – 10.00pm Mon – Sat, 10.00am-4.00pm Sun
Fantastic fish mongers! Definitely worth a visit if yo are looking to cook local seafood.
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Jenkins & Son
118-120 High StFantastic fish mongers! Definitely worth a visit if yo are looking to cook local seafood.
Waitrose & Partners
Queen StreetAldi
5 West StThe Sandwich Sausage Company
14 Cattle MarketGreat little local butcher - 5 min walk from the property
Great French delicatessens - plenty of choice for cheese, olives and bread
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No Name Shop
1 No Name StGreat French delicatessens - plenty of choice for cheese, olives and bread
Gibsons Farm Shop
Crockshard HillGreat farmshop full of local produce.
Sightseeing
The Sandwich Bay Observatory is located on the Kent coastline in the Sandwich and Hacklinge SSSI, the large floodplain of the River Stour that nestles between the White Cliffs of Dover to the south and the Isle of Thanet to the north. It is the base for the ongoing work of Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, which has been recording all aspects of the wildlife of Sandwich Bay for over 50 years. There is a programme of weekly events for members and non-members including walks.
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Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust
Guilford RoadThe Sandwich Bay Observatory is located on the Kent coastline in the Sandwich and Hacklinge SSSI, the large floodplain of the River Stour that nestles between the White Cliffs of Dover to the south and the Isle of Thanet to the north. It is the base for the ongoing work of Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, which has been recording all aspects of the wildlife of Sandwich Bay for over 50 years. There is a programme of weekly events for members and non-members including walks.
A great centre for any budding fisherman, Sandwich Coarse Fishery has six coarse fishing lakes each of which have a wide range of fish, including bream and perch, and several species of carp. They also offer lessons and night fishing which is available to book.
sandwich coarse fishery
A great centre for any budding fisherman, Sandwich Coarse Fishery has six coarse fishing lakes each of which have a wide range of fish, including bream and perch, and several species of carp. They also offer lessons and night fishing which is available to book.
Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here. Explore the huge stonewalls which mark the site of this Saxon Shore fortress and take a look at the fascinating museum.
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Richborough Roman Fort And Amphitheatre
Richborough RoadEvocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here. Explore the huge stonewalls which mark the site of this Saxon Shore fortress and take a look at the fascinating museum.
White Mill was built in 1760 and still has most of its original wooden machinery. The Museum is housed in the Miller's Lodge, which was built in the 1830s, and in other buildings surrounding the mill. There are exhibits of farming and craft tools, kitchen and laundry equipment, plus a Wheelwright's workshop and a Blacksmith's workshop complete with forge.
White Mill Rural Heritage Centre
Ash RoadWhite Mill was built in 1760 and still has most of its original wooden machinery. The Museum is housed in the Miller's Lodge, which was built in the 1830s, and in other buildings surrounding the mill. There are exhibits of farming and craft tools, kitchen and laundry equipment, plus a Wheelwright's workshop and a Blacksmith's workshop complete with forge.
Built during the reign of King Henry VIII, Deal Castle is one the finest artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts. You can easily spend a day exploring the castle, its grounds and the surrounding area.
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Castillo de Deal
Marine RoadBuilt during the reign of King Henry VIII, Deal Castle is one the finest artillery castles in England, and among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts. You can easily spend a day exploring the castle, its grounds and the surrounding area.
Open all year round, and spectacularly situated above the White Cliffs of Dover, this magnificent castle has guarded our shores from invasion for 20 centuries. Explore the darkly atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels, now with a vivid recreation of the Dunkirk evacuation, complete with dramatic projections of swooping Spitfires and real film footage.
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Castillo de Dover
Castle Hill RoadOpen all year round, and spectacularly situated above the White Cliffs of Dover, this magnificent castle has guarded our shores from invasion for 20 centuries. Explore the darkly atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels, now with a vivid recreation of the Dunkirk evacuation, complete with dramatic projections of swooping Spitfires and real film footage.
Another in the line of castle built under the command of Henry VIII, this castle is rich in heritage and history. Many well-known historical characters have taken residence within the castle, including Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and the Duke of Wellington. In recent years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was a frequent visitor of Walmer Castle. Spend a day exploring the castle and its magnificent grounds and gardens.
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Castillo y jardines de Walmer
Kingsdown RoadAnother in the line of castle built under the command of Henry VIII, this castle is rich in heritage and history. Many well-known historical characters have taken residence within the castle, including Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and the Duke of Wellington. In recent years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was a frequent visitor of Walmer Castle. Spend a day exploring the castle and its magnificent grounds and gardens.
Wingham Wildlife Park is a must for fun and excitement for all the family. Packed with hundreds of different species of wildlife, it is a great place for children to learn more about the animal kingdom and the importance of preserving it.
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Wingham Wildlife Park
Rusham RoadWingham Wildlife Park is a must for fun and excitement for all the family. Packed with hundreds of different species of wildlife, it is a great place for children to learn more about the animal kingdom and the importance of preserving it.
Home to some of the most beautiful gardens in Kent, Quex Park has acres of perfectly landscaped grounds where you can spend hours simply meandering around its lawns, herbaceous borders, ponds, woodland walkways and Victorian Walled Gardens. It is also the home of the historical Quex House, of which some of its marvellous rooms are open to the public in the summer months. Also on its grounds is the Powell-Cotton Museum, which exhibits the large collection of trophies gathered by Percy Powell-Cotton on hunting trips in Africa, India and Tibet.
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Quex Park
Park LaneHome to some of the most beautiful gardens in Kent, Quex Park has acres of perfectly landscaped grounds where you can spend hours simply meandering around its lawns, herbaceous borders, ponds, woodland walkways and Victorian Walled Gardens. It is also the home of the historical Quex House, of which some of its marvellous rooms are open to the public in the summer months. Also on its grounds is the Powell-Cotton Museum, which exhibits the large collection of trophies gathered by Percy Powell-Cotton on hunting trips in Africa, India and Tibet.
The Turner Contemporary is a dynamic visual arts exhibition centre that showcases some of the most talented artists in modern and contemporary art. The Turner Contemporary aims to make art more open, fulfilling and relevant for all, so it is well worth visiting its current exhibitions.
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousThe Turner Contemporary is a dynamic visual arts exhibition centre that showcases some of the most talented artists in modern and contemporary art. The Turner Contemporary aims to make art more open, fulfilling and relevant for all, so it is well worth visiting its current exhibitions.
City/town information
If you are visiting Kent, then a trip to the beautiful city of Canterbury is a must. Experience its history and heritage, stunning architecture and world famous buildings such as the breathtaking cathedral. The city also has a great range of high street and specialist stores.
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Canterbury
If you are visiting Kent, then a trip to the beautiful city of Canterbury is a must. Experience its history and heritage, stunning architecture and world famous buildings such as the breathtaking cathedral. The city also has a great range of high street and specialist stores.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Sandwich Farmers Market
There is also a weekly street market on a Thursday morning in Sandwich high street (9.00am till 3.00pm) Fruit and vegetables and local produce can be bought.
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Deal Farmers Market
Deal also has its own market in the Town Hall Undercroft on a Wednesday and Friday (9.00am- 1.30pm). Here you will find a variety of traders selling meat, homemade cakes and pastries, bread, cookies, preservers, biscuits, plants and crafts such as paintings, mugs, postcards and driftwood items. Deal also has a larger weekly market every Saturday morning in the Union Road carpark from 8.30am till 3.00pm.
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Trains & Buses
Train Station: Sandwich Train Station
Trains run regularly from here to London (St Pancras) – the fast train takes 1.5hours. Services also cover Ramsgate and Margate.
Buses
There are bus services to Walmer, Deal and Canterbury from Sandwich (bus number 13A). Journey time to Canterbury is approx. 45 minutes and services run regularly from the Market Square. Timetables are located in the Sandi Lodge information box.
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Boat Trips
A scenic trip up the River Stour to spot seals or to visit the Roman Fort are just two of the trips you can take from Sandwich. Alternatively, there are regular fishing trips from Ramsgate harbour that take you out into the outer parts of Sandwich Bay. You can then catch your own fish for supper! Rods and bait are provided.