The story of Sandown Castle
Sandown Castle Community Gardens, Sandown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6NY
This event is about one of Henry VIII’s Castles of the Downs, namely Sandown Castle - the northerly end of what was a 2.6-mile-long fortress. The fortress was designed to protect the natural deep safe harbour of Deal during the Tudor period.
It takes the audience on a 500-year journey from the origins of this historic building to the now beautiful gardens.
The tour leader is the author of the "Story of Sandown – Deal’s lost Castle", ISBN 978-1-0369-1681-7, copies will be available to purchase on the day.
The tour will take about an hour.
Timings
- Saturday 20 September:
- 13:00
Location & directions
Sandown Castle Community Gardens, Sandown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6NY
- Directions:
- On the lawn of the community garden
- Contact on day:
- Jenny Wall
- Telephone number:
- +447901978092
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- **NOT FOUND**
- Booking conditions:
Accessibility details
The site has some slopes, there are some steps but alternative routes are available.
Additional information
There are no toilets in the vicinity of Sandown Castle.
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
