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Sandwich
This well-preserved medieval town between Deal and Ramsgate has a lovely town centre with a couple of historic attractions. It is known as the home of the sandwich, however the food was named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich who had no connection with the town.
Practical information
Sandwich Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall, Sandwich
Tel (01304) 613565
Open Apr-Oct Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Guildhall Museum
This small museum has exhibits on local history from Roman times to the present day.
The Guildhall, Sandwich
Website www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk/guildhall/museum.htm
Admission £1
Open Apr-Nov Tue-Wed 10.30am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm, Thu 2pm-4pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm, Sun 2pm-4pm
White Mill Rural Heritage Centre
This small museum is centred on a windmill dating from 1760 and also incorporates a miller's cottage and a wheelwright's workshop.
The Causeway, Ash Road, Sandwich
Tel (01304) 612076
Website www.open-sandwich.co.uk/whitemill/
Admission £2
Open Jan-Easter Tue, Fri, Sun 10am-noon; Easter-mid Sep Tue & Fri 10am-noon, Sun 10am-noon & 2.30pm-5.30pm; mid Sep-Dec Tue, Fri, Sun 10am-noon
