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Old town wall (1):
Although the major part of the old wall itself
has disappeared the raised earthen-works remains, and now provides a
picturesque walk right around the central conservation area of the
town with views across the lovely Kent peg tiled rooves of the ancient
buildings. Part of the walk is dry moated and part remains bordered by
wet moat and river. It comprises, The Butts, The Ropewalk, Millwall,
The Bulwarks, and Town Wall. The original Fisher Gate and The Barbican
can still be viewed from The Quay.
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Guild hall & Museum (2):
Dating from Elizabethan times with
modern enlargements, the Guildhall can be hired for functions, and
provides interesting tours which include the Mayors Parlour and the
Ancient Court Room. The illustrative panels and artifacts dating back to
the 13th century in the Museum allow you to discover the story of Sandwich
from Medieval times. Enquiries 01304 617197
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River Bus (3):
A delightful regular daily summer service to
Richborough Roman Fort departs from the Quay by the Old Toll Bridge,
enabling visitors to view different aspects of Sandwich, the River Stour
and her wildlife. In Autumn and Spring sailings are available from
Thursday to Sunday, and in Winter on Sundays. Charter trips to the river
mouth, and inland to Plucks Gutter for pub lunches available by
arrangement on non-service days. Contact 0795 8376183.
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Toll bridge & Barbican (4):
Visitors are no longer
subjected to fees for passage over the River Stour, but they may be held
up while the bridge is swung open to allow passage of river traffic. The
lovely unusual building of the Barbican imposes a size restriction on
traffic crossing at this point, and provides a popular subject for
painters and photographers. An original toll price plaque makes
interesting reading. Before the bridge was built a ferry operated here and
just down river, an ancient boom was swung out over the river to prevent
pirate invasion.
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Gazen salts nature
reserve (5):
13 acres of man made nature reserve with 1.5
miles of winding paths leading through woodland to several different
habitats, including waterways, lake, pond, reedbed and experimental
area. A favourite with children who can enjoy feeding the visiting
waterfowl after exploring the paths. Free entrance. No dogs. Parking
on Sandwich to Canterbury road adjacent to Gallows Field and The
Butts.
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Monks wall nature
reserve (6):
Pfizer Monks' Wall Nature Reserve is managed jointly by Sandwich Town
Council, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory and Pfizer with financial support
also from the Ministry of Agriculture's Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
The entrance to the reserve is on the Ramsgate Road 5 minutes from
Sandwich Quay opposite the entrance to Stonar Estate. Access is by permit
- which can be collected free from Sandwich Tourist Information Centre at the Guildhall or from Pfizer
Main Reception.
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River-side walk (7):
A good tarmac footpath
leads from the Quay through the park and follows the river along raised
sea defences in the direction of the sea at Sandwich Bay. This path also
branches off following a smaller waterway and leads over the Royal St
Georges Golf course via the dunes again to the sea.
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