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Sandwich Quay and Fisher Gate

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Medieval Fisher Gate and the riverside Quay in Sandwich, on a self-guided two-mile town walk that starts at the Town Bridge.

About Sandwich Quay and Fisher Gate

The Quay and the Fisher Gate, a surviving medieval gatehouse, are open-air parts of Sandwich’s historic centre and can be seen from the street. Discovering Britain’s self-guided Sandwich walk, about two miles and circular, starts and finishes at the Town Bridge on the Quay and passes the Fisher Gate. The Fisher Gate is Grade I listed and a scheduled monument; its lower portions date from about 1384 and its upper floors from about 1578 (Discovering Britain gives 1380 and 1581).

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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Eat and drink in Sandwich

RestaurantsTakeaways

The India Village

Based in Sandwich

Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant on The Butchery, Sandwich: dine-in, collection and delivery, family friendly.

Verified Oct 2026

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Time & Tide Taphouse

Based in Sandwich

Taphouse of independent Time & Tide Brewing on Delf Street, Sandwich: own beers, tastings and a December festival.

Verified Oct 2026

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La Bella Amalfi

Based in Sandwich

Family-run Italian restaurant in Sandwich: pasta, seafood and desserts, lunch and evening menus, group bookings.

Verified Oct 2026

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The Market Inn

Based in Sandwich

Family-friendly Shepherd Neame pub on Sandwich market square: cask ales, home-cooked food, quiz and live music.

Verified Oct 2026

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