Sandgate

Attractively located between Folkestone and Hythe, the coastal village of Sandgate is worth much more than a passing visit. A few minutes' journey from both towns by car or bus - or an easy seafront walk or cycle ride - you'll find beaches with long views over the Channel, a High Street famous for antiques and collectables, a wonderful selection of restaurants - eateries include a traditional fish and chips shop - and cosy bars as well as small, independent shops.

Although small - the parish boundary spans two miles of coast and extends inland up steep wooded hills - Sandgate has a fascinating history which embraces the times of Henry VIII, smugglers, the threat of invasion by Napoleon and vital military roles in two world wars. Social reformers and celebrities of literature and the arts have made made their home in the village.

Sandgate Sea Festival and other outdoor events are great attractions. Venues for concerts and shows are the Pavilion (just off the High Street in the grounds of the headquarters of travel and insurance specialist Saga) and the Tower Theatre in nearby Shorncliffe.

www.sandgatepc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Sandgate on film

This audio visual produced by Melanie Chalk opened a production called Sandgate in People, Prose and Poems and performed at the Chichester Memorial Hall on 9th June 2010. Compiled by David Cowell who was also the male voice he was more than ably assisted by the very talented Sue Blakesley and Ken Colley (Admiral Piett in two Star Wars films).