Museums · South East England
Sandwich Guildhall Museum
In or near Barnsole.
Sandwich Guildhall Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sandwich Guildhall Museum is a museum 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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Official information
The Sandwich Guildhall Museum is located in a historic 16th Century Guildhall and showcases the history of Sandwich from its early days to the present. Visitors can view significant artifacts, including the 1300 A.D Sandwich Magna Carta and items from the Mesolithic period.
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
Sandwich Guildhall Museum is located in Sandwich, South-East England, postcode CT13. The museum provides insight into the local history and heritage of Sandwich, showcasing various exhibits relevant to the town's past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2748, 1.3386
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Sandwich
- Postcode
- CT13 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Phone
- +44 130 461 7197
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 10am–4pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Official site
- www.sandwichguildhallmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/298725312 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandwich Guildhall Museum?
- Sandwich Guildhall Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT13 9AH), in the parish of Sandwich.
- What is Sandwich Guildhall Museum?
- Sandwich Guildhall Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sandwich Guildhall Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT13 9AH.
- Is Sandwich Guildhall Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Sandwich Guildhall Museum is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sandwich Guildhall Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Sandwich Guildhall Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandwich Guildhall Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT13 9AH.