Sandwich & the Surrounding Area
Sandwich is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval towns in Britain. The layout of the town has changed little since the creation of the Domesday book of 1086. The narrow winding streets of the conservation area provide many examples of houses dating back to the reign of Elizabeth I.
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In addition to its own unique charms Sandwich provides a base from which to explore sights such as the city of Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover. Close proximity to the port of Dover provides for convenient ferry trips to France. In addition day trips to Paris via the channel tunnel link or London provide excellent opportunities for sightseeing or business travel.
The area has plenty of entertainment for families with wildlife parks, beaches and castles to visit as well as plenty of charming country pubs and restaurants.
Information & Useful Websites:
Sandwich
Eating Out - There are many cafes, restaurants and pubs in Sandwich within easy walking distance of Thomas Paine's Cottage
Canterbury
Dover
Beaches / Seaside Towns
Broadstairs, Ramsgate & Margate - www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk/pages/home.aspx
Family Entertainment
Discover Wildwood - www.wildwoodtrust.org
Port Lympne & Howletts Animal Parks - www.totallywild.net
Farming world (Faversham) - www.farming-world.com
Guided walks and cycle rides plus other information - White Cliffs Countryside Project
Historic Buildings
Canterbury Cathedral - www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Richborough Fort - www.open-sandwich.co.uk/richborough/roman_fort/index.htm
Walmer Castle - www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.226
Deal Castle - www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.179
Leeds Castle - www.leedscastle.co.uk
Golf Courses
Click Here for Golf Courses in and around Sandwich
Nature Reserves/Wildlife
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory - www.sbbot.co.uk
Wingham Wild life Park - www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk/index1.htm
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