Wildlife reserves · South East England
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
In or near Westwood.
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay — nature reserve in Kent, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, the nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for the area is CT12 5DL. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Kent, England". Coordinates: 51.3200°, 1.3580°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAY
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is a 615-hectare (1,520-acre) nature reserve in Kent, managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. It is a National Nature Reserve, and it includes a Geological Conservation Review site, Prince's Beachlands Local Nature Reserve and two Special Areas of Conservation, Sandwich Bay and Thanet Coast. It is part of Sandwich Bay and Thanet Coast Ramsar site and Special Protection Area. It is also of Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest and Sandwich/Pegwell Bay Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. This site has the only ancient dune pasture in the county, and other habitats include inter-tidal mudflats, saltmarshes, shingle beaches, sand dunes and chalk cliffs. It is internationally important for its bird life.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.3200, 1.3580
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Minster
- Postcode
- CT12 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55099110 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sandwich and Pegwell Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pegwell Bay looking towards Pegwell village - geograph.org.uk - 681981.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
- Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12 5DL), in the parish of Minster.
- What is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
- Sandwich and Pegwell Bay — nature reserve in Kent, England.
- How do I get to Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT12 5DL.
- Who owns Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
- Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is owned by Kent Wildlife Trust.
- Is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12 5DL.
- Are dogs allowed at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.