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Sandwich
Sandwich is a town in Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Sandwich, from the Quay and the Guildhall Museum to the villages nearby, so you can see what is close and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting.
Businesses in Sandwich
Removals
Minters Ltd
Removals and storage company at Sandwich Industrial Estate: domestic, commercial and worldwide moves, packing, clearance and self-store.
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Independent Shops
The Gould Gallery
Gallery and picture framer on Harnet Street, Sandwich: bespoke framing, original art, prints and photo restoration.
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Beauty Salons
Harlowes
Beauty salon and aesthetics clinic on Cattle Market, Sandwich: waxing, lashes, nails, piercings and aesthetic treatments, by appointment.
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Independent Shops
Locks of Sandwich Cycles
Independent bike shop on King Street, Sandwich: bikes, accessories, workshop servicing and repairs, and Cycle to Work schemes.
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Plumbers
One Call Gas Services
Gas Safe heating and plumbing firm at Discovery Park, Sandwich: boiler repair, servicing and installation, and landlord gas certificates.
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Leisure
River Runner
Boat trips from Sandwich Quay along the River Stour to see the seal colony, plus coastal trips and charter hire from Ramsgate Harbour.
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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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Things to do in Sandwich
Places to visit
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries, Parks & Walks
Betteshanger Country Park
Former colliery site turned country park with cycle tracks, mountain bike trails, a play area, cafe and the Kent Mining Museum.
Family Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Family Days Out
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
Roman fort and amphitheatre site near Sandwich run by English Heritage, with ticketed entry and online advance booking.
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
Free local museum and historic courtroom in the Guildhall, Cattle Market, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Free
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Sandwich Quay and Fisher Gate
Medieval Fisher Gate and the riverside Quay in Sandwich, on a self-guided two-mile town walk that starts at the Town Bridge.
Family Friendly
Guides
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Deal and Sandwich: the castles, the pier, Betteshanger, Richborough and the town museum
Deal Castle, Walmer Castle's gardens, Deal Pier, Betteshanger, Richborough Roman Fort, Sandwich Guildhall Museum and the Quay and Fisher Gate.
Food & drink in Sandwich
Farm Shops & Producers
Barnsole Vineyard
Vineyard and winery at Staple: English sparkling, white and red wines, drop-in tastings, booked tours and an online shop.
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Farm Shops & Producers
White Mill Farm Shop
Farm shop on Ash Road, Sandwich: own-farm veg, cheese, honey, juices, meat, bakery, plants, winter fuel and Christmas trees.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Delf Farm Shop and Nursery
Family-run farm shop and plant nursery on Deal Road, Sandwich: fresh produce, bakes, plants and seasonal lines.
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Pubs
The Bell Hotel
Edwardian riverside hotel, bar and restaurant on Sandwich Quay with rooms, a terrace and function spaces.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
The India Village
Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant on The Butchery, Sandwich: dine-in, collection and delivery, family friendly.
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Restaurants
La Bella Amalfi
Family-run Italian restaurant in Sandwich: pasta, seafood and desserts, lunch and evening menus, group bookings.
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Local news
Sandwich
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Town guide
About Sandwich
Sandwich is a town in the Dover district, and Sandwich Town Council is one of the four town councils that Dover District Council lists for its area. White Cliffs Country says the Guildhall is home to the town’s archives, the Town Council and Sandwich Visitor Information Centre.
The Fisher Gate on The Quay is listed at Grade I (list entry 1069601) and is also a scheduled monument (list entry 1005184). Historic England dates its lower parts to about 1384 and its upper parts to 1578, and its scheduling entry lists the other gates of the medieval town, including the Barbican.
The Guildhall Museum’s own website gives its opening days, and older directory listings differ, so check the website before you visit. Visit South East England lists admission as free. The Confederation of the Cinque Ports lists Sandwich among its member towns, and its limbs page lists Deal under Sandwich. Its limbs page also lists Ramsgate under Sandwich.
Getting there and around
Sandwich station is on St George’s Road, and National Rail lists Southeastern as its manager. Southeastern’s station page gives ticket office hours and facilities, and National Rail’s journey planner shows who runs each train.
Dover District Council’s electric vehicle charging page names The Quay, Gazen Salts and Guildhall car parks in Sandwich, with charge points at each, and its find somewhere to park page covers parking in the district. Charges change, so look at the council’s pages again before you set off.
Map of Sandwich
Nearby places
Questions about Sandwich
Which council covers Sandwich?
Dover District Council covers Sandwich, and it lists Sandwich Town Council as one of four town councils in its area. The Office for National Statistics put the district's population at around 116,400 at the 2021 census.
What is the Fisher Gate in Sandwich?
The Fisher Gate on The Quay is a medieval town gate. Historic England lists it at Grade I (list entry 1069601) and schedules it as a monument (list entry 1005184), and dates its lower parts to about 1384 and its upper parts to 1578.
Is Sandwich Guildhall Museum free?
Visit South East England lists admission to Sandwich Guildhall Museum as free. The museum's own website gives its opening days, which differ from some older directory listings, so check the website first. White Cliffs Country says the Guildhall is also home to the town's archives, the Town Council and Sandwich Visitor Information Centre.
How do I get to Sandwich by train?
Sandwich station is on St George's Road, and National Rail lists Southeastern as its manager. Southeastern's station page gives ticket office hours and facilities. National Rail's journey planner shows who runs each train and the current journey times, so check it before you travel.
Is Sandwich part of the Cinque Ports?
The Confederation of the Cinque Ports lists Sandwich among its member towns, and its limbs page lists Deal under Sandwich. Its limbs page also lists Ramsgate under Sandwich. Check the Confederation's website for how it describes each town's membership.
