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Sandgate Castle — Attraction in Folkestone and Hythe District

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Sandgate Castle
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Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended a vulnerable point along the coast.
Nearby attractions
Sandgate Beach
Granville Parade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AN, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
Nepali Kitchen (Folkestone)
35-37 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AH, United Kingdom
The Little Fish Shop
6 Gough Rd, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BE, United Kingdom
Mimosa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
26-30 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AP, United Kingdom
The Providence Inne
The Providence Inn, Old Fire Station, 47-49 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AH, United Kingdom
The Famous Ship Inn
65 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AH, United Kingdom
Loaf
61 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AH, United Kingdom
Folkestone Rowing Club
The Parade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AL, United Kingdom
Orchard Lane Coffee House
80 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BX, United Kingdom
The Savoury Slice
30a Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AP, United Kingdom
Gee’s Bar
7 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BD, United Kingdom
Nearby local services
Folkestone Beach
Granville Parade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AN, United Kingdom
Sandgate Beach
Granville Parade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AN, United Kingdom
Sandgate Deli
88A Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BY, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
The Royal Norfolk Hotel
7 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BD, United Kingdom
Stunning Sea Views
33 Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3EB, United Kingdom
Foy House
16 Bathurst Rd, Folkestone CT20 2NT, United Kingdom
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Sandgate Castle
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Sandgate Castle

Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AG, United Kingdom
4.4(28)
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Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended a vulnerable point along the coast.

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attractions: Sandgate Beach, restaurants: Nepali Kitchen (Folkestone), The Little Fish Shop, Mimosa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, The Providence Inne, The Famous Ship Inn, Loaf, Folkestone Rowing Club, Orchard Lane Coffee House, The Savoury Slice, Gee’s Bar, local businesses: Folkestone Beach, Sandgate Beach, Sandgate Deli
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Nearby attractions of Sandgate Castle

Sandgate Beach

Sandgate Beach

Sandgate Beach

4.6

(243)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Sandgate Castle

Nepali Kitchen (Folkestone)

The Little Fish Shop

Mimosa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

The Providence Inne

The Famous Ship Inn

Loaf

Folkestone Rowing Club

Orchard Lane Coffee House

The Savoury Slice

Gee’s Bar

Nepali Kitchen (Folkestone)

Nepali Kitchen (Folkestone)

4.8

(39)

Open until 12:00 AM
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The Little Fish Shop

The Little Fish Shop

4.1

(416)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Mimosa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Mimosa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.8

(84)

Closed
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The Providence Inne

The Providence Inne

4.7

(165)

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Closed
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Nearby local services of Sandgate Castle

Folkestone Beach

Sandgate Beach

Sandgate Deli

Folkestone Beach

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Sandgate Deli

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AtlasAtlas
Not open to the public so you can only walk past to look at it. An old battery fort built during Henry VIII's reign and a couple of later monarchs stayed here/rested for a while. Whoever owns it clearly looks after it as it's very picturesque. I would like to see what its like inside but that's a privilege for those who are close to the owners I suppose.
Andrew ThomasAndrew Thomas
Attractive Tudor fortress that's now a private residence. It's not open to the public, but makes an interesting landmark on the walk between Folkestone and Hythe.
Nicola 551Nicola 551
Comfy room,nice walk to seaside,but better ride by car to seaside,two hours walk on the Cliffs Coast will be enough
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Not open to the public so you can only walk past to look at it. An old battery fort built during Henry VIII's reign and a couple of later monarchs stayed here/rested for a while. Whoever owns it clearly looks after it as it's very picturesque. I would like to see what its like inside but that's a privilege for those who are close to the owners I suppose.
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Attractive Tudor fortress that's now a private residence. It's not open to the public, but makes an interesting landmark on the walk between Folkestone and Hythe.
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Comfy room,nice walk to seaside,but better ride by car to seaside,two hours walk on the Cliffs Coast will be enough
Nicola 551

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4.0
3y

Very interesting to see Sandgate Castle from the sea path. One of the Device Forts, artillery fortifications built to defend the coast of England and Wales by Henry VIII. A Napoleonic martello tower added later. It is a private home but the owners must love the history as they have replica cannons on specific places and the date is clearly marked...

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3y

Not open to the public so you can only walk past to look at it. An old battery fort built during Henry VIII's reign and a couple of later monarchs stayed here/rested for a while.

Whoever owns it clearly looks after it as it's very picturesque. I would like to see what its like inside but that's a privilege for those who are close to the...

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5.0
1y

I kissed a really fit boy outside the castle. It was very exciting . One of the greatest kisses. I’d always had a thing for him. For about 12 years I guess . I finally decided to bite the bullet and Sandgate castle was the perfect location to finally stare into his beautiful brown eyes and tell him that...

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