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The Cinque Port of Sandwich is arguably the most complete medieval historic town in England. The Guildhall and Town Wall, The Butts, The Ropewalk, Millwall, The Bulwarks, The Fisher Gate, The Barbican and Toll bridge over the River Stour are all redolent of its historical wealth and importance. Thomas a Becket passed through Sandwich on his flight from Henry II. Richard the Lionheart landed at Sandwich on his return from the crusades. The Black Prince brought King John of France back as prisoner from his victory in Poitiers and Elizabeth 1st was entertained in Sandwich, to try to persuade her to help restore the harbour when it started to silt up and the town's fortunes went into decline. Sandwich is now two miles inland and the famous links golf courses of Royal St George's and Princes now occupy the once flourishing port. Tempting lanes and footpaths follow the line of Richard II’s fortified walls where Henry V's archers probably practised en route for the Battle of Agincourt. There are lovely walks, by the River Stour and over the salt marshes and nature reserves towards the sea.

Places to visit in Sandwich Kent , include the Guildhall Museum , White Mill , Golf courses, nature reserves , Sandwich Bay bird observatory and Richborough Roman Fort . There are many more interesting places to visit in the surrounding East Kent countryside and further afield , including Canterbury just twelve miles away.

For more details of activities and places of interest throughout the county of Kent click on the Visit Kent website or go to the local attractions page.

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