Sandwich Bay by Vaughan Blundell
Sandwich Bay
Sandwich Bay is a quiet stretch of shingle and sand coastline on the east coast of Kent, just east of the historic town of Sandwich. Backed by low dunes and nature reserves, it’s a peaceful spot popular with walkers, birdwatchers, and those seeking a less crowded alternative to more commercial seaside towns. The bay is part of a protected area, including the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI, known for its rich wildlife, especially migratory birds and rare plants. Access by car involves a private toll road, which helps keep the area relatively undeveloped and tranquil.
Created: 15 June 2025 Edited: 15 June 2025
Sandwich Bay
Local History around Sandwich Bay
There are some historic monuments around including:
Great Mongeham Anglo-Saxon cemeterySandwich town walls: section from a point E of gasworks to site of New Gate (including The Bulwark and Mill Wall)Monastic grange and pre-Conquest nunnery at Minster AbbeyTwo enclosures 400yds (360m) NE of Mill House SchoolSite of medieval port, StonarSandwich town walls: section at NW corner (150ft long)The Fisher GateSandwich town walls: section from Woodnesborough Gate to Canterbury GateArtillery castle at DealArtillery castle at WalmerSandwich town walls: site of the Round HouseRomano-Celtic temple and Iron Age site S of WorthSandwich town walls: section from New Gate to Woodnesborough GateMedieval manor house, WalmerA Saxon Shore fort, Roman port and associated remains at RichboroughSandown CastleFour ring ditches on ridge of Sutton HillAnglo-Saxon cemetery S of Ozengell GrangeSandwich town walls: section incorporated in the old East Kent Brewery (35ft long)Sandwich town walls: section extending 40yds (36m) on N side of Strand Street.
