Admission codes:
PDA / T / W |
 EMPIRE CINEMA Deif Street
An Art Deco cinema built in 1937 with the former circle area used for film presentations. Projection room. Afternoon teas available.
Directions: In the town centre
Open: Sat / Sun 2pm - 4pm |
Admission Codes: A / B
|
FISHERGATE - The Quay
The lower part of Fishergate dates from around 1384 and the upper part from 1560. It formed part of the fortifications ordered by Richard II.
Directions: Ancient Gateway along Sandwich Quay, opp car park, towards Riverside Gardens, door on left under the arch.
Open: Sat/Sun 10am - 2pm
Additional Information:
Used as a Private Business Office not normally open to the public.
Max 8 people at any one time,
very steep stone steps
Parking on the Quay |
Admission codes:
A / B / PDA / W
|
NOAH'S ARK King Street
Early 16th century Flemish style courtyard house. Small town centre property.
Directions: Within town centre
Open: Sat / Sun 10am - 4pm
Additional Information: Limited numbers. Access subject to possible building work |
Admission codes:
A / PDA / W
|
RICHBOROUGH HOUSE 7 Bowling Street
Timber framed house of 1590 built by protestant refugees from the continent. Altered and extended in 1760.
Directions: Town centre, off Delf St
Open: Sat / Sun 10.30am - 4pm
Additional Information: Private house with limited access |
Admission codes:
B / DT / P / PDA / T / W
Additional Information:
Ample parking at rear of Guildhall |
SANDWICH GUILDHALL Cattle Market
Guided tour of the ancient court room, council chamber and Mayor's parlour which are little changed since 1579.
Admission only at times shown.
Max 30 people per tour
Directions: Town centre
Open: Tours Sat/Sun 10.30am - conducted tours only - meet at Guildhall reception. Reservations not required. |
Admission codes:
D / DP / DT / P / T / W |
GUILDHALL MUSEUM Cattle Market
Sandwich Museum details the social and political history of the Ancient Cinque Port and Market Town from the Romans onward. This is amply illustrated by interesting artefacts.
Directions: Town centre
Open: Sat/Sun 10.30am - 4pm
Additional Information:
Ample parking at rear of Guildhall |
Admission codes:
A / PDA
Additional Information:
Information sheet available, Park in town centre |
ST. BARTHOLEMEW'S HOSPITAL CHAPEL - Dover Road
St Bart's Hospital was founded in 1190, this is the earliest date of benefactors names. Origanally a pilgrims' hospital. Later became residence for elderly of Sandwich. Now sixteen houses surrounding chapel.
Directions: Outskirts of Sandwich, l/2m from town centre towards Deal & Dover A258
Open: Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun Evensong - 3pm |
Admission codes:
D
Additional Information:
Nearby pay parking on the Quay |
ST. CLEMENT'S CHURCH Knightrider Street
A medieval parish church with an impressive 12th century tower.. Later additions include a 15th century Nave Angel roof. It has a ring of six bells and a new Nicholson organ. Additional Information: Nearby pay parking on The Quay
Directions: Off High St, town centre
Open: Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 12am - 5pm |
Admission codes:
A / D
|
ST. PETER'S CHURCH - King Street
(Churches Conservation Trust)
The tower of St. Peter’s dominates the skyline. Traces of masonry from a Norman church can be seen at the west end. There will be an exhibition on Brunel and his contemporaries.
Directions: In town centre
Open: Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 10am - 4pm
13th century crypt open Sat 11am to 1pm |
ST. JOHN'S COTTAGES – Cattle Market
6 former alms houses, built in 1805, replacing an older building dating from before 1287.
Entrance next to HSBC Bank, adjecent to the Guildhall.
Sat/Sun - 11am - 5pm
Admission codes: A / PDA
Internal viewing subject to occupancy.
Public parking at rear of Guildhall |
THE BELL HOTEL ASSEMBLY ROOM - The Quay
Recently restored 18th century assembly room within mainly 19th century hotel on historic site.
Sun 11am - 3pm
Admission codes: PDA / DP
One disabled parking space, parking on the Quay, viewing subject to commercial usage. |
Admission codes:
D / T / W
Additional Information: Refreshments available. Postcards on sale. |
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Cattle Market
Sandwich United Reformed Church is amongst the oldest churches still in regular use within the URC tradition. Formed in 1640, this building was used from 1705.
Includes pamphlet tour and displays.
Directions: Behind the Guildhall
Opening times: Sat 9.30am - 6pm Sun 9am - 6pm (Service 10.30am to 11.30am) |
Admission codes:
DT / PDA / T / W |
WHITE MILL RURAL HERITAGE CENTRE Ash Road
Rural heritage centre at 1760 Windmill. Wheelwright shop, forge and blacksmith lace making, wood turning and working models. Gift stalls and teas available.
Directions: On road to Canterbury, N of level crossing
Open: Sat and Sun 10.30am - 5pm |
ST. GEORGE - Ham, Worth
Conversion of a church into a house
Directions: Turn 1st left off Mill Lane (Road opposite Worth off A258 between Sandwich and Deal)
Open: Sat 10am - 12am and 2pm - 4pm
Admission code: A
Limited Parking on adjacent road |
The PHOENIX CENTRE - Jubilee Road, Sandwich
Community Centre and youth wing, refurbished to a very high environmental standard. Incorporating cutting edge 'green' technology and environmentally friendly materials, including water saving measures, renewable energy technology and innovative buildings using high volumes of recycled materials.
Opening times: Sat 8th Sept, 10am - 5pm |
