The town of Sandwich is described as a “fascinating small town on the banks of the River Stour”.
Sandwich in Kent is just an hour away from London by Southeastern services via Thanet Parkway.
Or you can drive to the town via the M2, taking around 2 hours and 10 minutes to reach the spot in Kent.
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Sandwich, the picturesque town in Kent
Visit South East England shares that Sandwich is filled with “unspoilt streets” and is among the best “well-preserved medieval towns in Britain”.
The town has many features, including the Guildhall Museum, which tells the story of the town and surrounding areas from Mesolithic times to the modern day and is home to Sandwich’s 1300 AD Magna Carta and Charter of the Forest.
Filled with history, Sandwich has seen the likes of King Charles II and Queen Elizabeth I visit and stay at the town’s The Bell Hotel.
Visitors can get a view of all of London from the top of St. Peter’s Church, offering incredible views across the town and the surrounding rural area.
Sandwich has a busy events calendar, with festivals including Le Weekend, a celebration of all things French, to Sandwich Salutes the 1940s; together with Sandwich Food Fayre, Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival and Sandwich Arts Week.
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For places to stay in Sandwich, the local Kings Arms Hotel and St Crispin Inn are well rated.
As well as the famous Bell Hotel that faces the river, you can book a room in the nearby Travelodge.
You won’t go hungry in Sandwich, with places to eat including The Toll Bridge Restaurant & Bar, Hay’s Shack, George & Dragon and Bella Amalfi.
