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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South East England

Ham Sandwich sign

In or near Tilmanstone.

Free admission

Ham Sandwich sign — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Ham Sandwich^ - geograph.org.uk - 1939810

Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sandwich · 3.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ham Sandwich sign is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
  • Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Ham Sandwich sign is located in South-East England. This notable roadside attraction is an example of quirky British humour and has gained recognition for its unusual name.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2383, 1.3342
County
Kent
District
Dover
Parish
Northbourne
Postcode
CT14 0NH
Parliamentary constituency
Dover and Deal
Nearest railway station
Sandwich3.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ham Sandwich sign?
Ham Sandwich sign is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT14 0NH), in the parish of Northbourne.
What is Ham Sandwich sign?
Ham Sandwich sign — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ham Sandwich sign?
The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT14 0NH.
Is Ham Sandwich sign a protected site?
Yes — Ham Sandwich sign is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ham Sandwich sign free to visit?
Yes, Ham Sandwich sign is free to enter.
How do I get to Ham Sandwich sign?
The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT14 0NH.