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 & Tours
- 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:
- Pre-booking not required
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.
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
