Sandgate Castle, Folkestone

Name: Sandgate Castle
Address: Folkestone, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Folkestone

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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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 vulnerable point along the coast. It comprised a central stone keep, with three towers and a gatehouse. It could hold four tiers of artillery, and was fitted with a total of 142 firing points for cannon and handguns. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1539 (485 years ago)Coordinates: 51°4'25"N, 1°8'56"E

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Folkestone United Kingdom

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Day trips

Sandgate Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Folkestone Ski Centre, Leas Cliff Hall, Lower Leas Coastal Park, Cheriton.

1.3 miNE
51°5'17"N • 1°9'57"E
Folkestone Ski Centre, Folkestone
32 min walk • Ski area, Sport complex, Gym
1.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
28 min walk • Leas Cliff Hall is an entertainment and function venue situated in Folkestone, on the Kent coast of England. The Grand Hall seats 900 and it has a standing capacity of 1500. It currently presents a varied programme of touring shows including concerts, comedy, ballet and wrestling.
1.1 miE
Park
Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone
30 min walk • Lower Leas Coastal Park is in Folkestone, in Kent, England. The park is split into three broad recreational zones, starting at The Leas Lift and heading west. The formal zone comprises pine avenues and flower gardens, planted for all-year-round interest. The fun zone comprises the large free adventure play area and the amphitheatre.
1 miN
Church
Cheriton, Folkestone
25 min walk • Cheriton is a northern suburb of Folkestone in Kent. It is the location of the English terminal of the Channel Tunnel as well as of the major army barracks of Shorncliffe Camp.
0.8 miE
51°4'36"N • 1°10'2"E
Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone
22 min walk • Church
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Tower Theatre, Folkestone
20 min walk • The Tower Theatre is a theatre in Folkestone, Kent that has been converted from the garrison church of Shorncliffe Camp barracks. The venue is owned by Folkestone & Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society,.
1 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Cheriton Road, Folkestone
26 min walk • Cheriton Road is a complex of sports grounds at Folkestone in the English county of Kent. The complex includes football pitches, a cricket ground, hockey pitches, netball courts and an indoor sports facility.
~1220 ftN
Tower
Martello Tower, Folkestone
6 min walk • Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sandgate Castle?

Nearby attractions include Martello Tower, Folkestone (6 min walk), Tower Theatre, Folkestone (20 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone (22 min walk).

How to get to Sandgate Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sandgate Castle:

Train

Folkestone West (21 min walk)
Folkestone Central (28 min walk)