The story of Sandown Castle

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 will take about 45 minutes.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1400

Location & directions

Sandown Castle Community Garden, 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

Parking is available nearby and it is suggested that those wishing to join the talk park in or nearer to Deal and walk along the sea wall (northwards). Walking time from Deal pier is approximately 20 minutes. There are no toilets in the vicinity of Sandown Castle.

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