Sandgate

Sandgate is a village in the Folkestone and Hythe Urban Area in the Shepway district of Kent, England. In 2004, the village re-acquired civil parish status.

The civil parish shares the boundaries of Folkestone Sandgate ward, at 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi). It had a population of 4,225 at the 2001 census. It is the site of Sandgate Castle, a Device Fort. H.G. Wells lived at Spade House, and it was also the birthplace of comedian Hattie Jacques.

The Morcheeba song "The Sea" is written about the beachside bar 'Bar Vasa'. Sandgate Hotel appeared on the Channel 4 programme Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares on 27 February 2006. Other pubs include The Ship Inn, The Providence Inne, The Clarendon Inn and The Royal Norfolk Hotel.

Sandgate was an urban district from 1894 to 1934 (having previously been part of Cheriton parish). It was added to Folkestone in 1934.

Sandgate has become known for Dave the Dolphin, seen out in the bay between Folkestone and Hythe.

Sandgate is the location of the Shorncliffe Redoubt, a Napoleonic era earthwork fort associated with Sir John Moore and the 95th Regiment of Foot, known as the 95th Rifles.

St Paul's Church lies next to the Saga building, which is built on the site of Enbrook House.

The primary school is Sandgate Primary School and is on Coolinge Lane. The old Sandgate School building still exists close to Spade House.

Folkestone Rowing Club is in Sandgate.

There are a number of pubs in Sandgate, including The Ship, The Providence Inne and The Earl of Clarendon.

Sandgate is also home to a bicycle and coffee shop which can be found at The Hub.

The town was the inspiration for Sandgate, Queensland in Brisbane. There is also a Brisbane suburb called Shorncliffe, Queensland.

Local authority: Kent County Council

OS Grid Reference: TR204352

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Forecast for Sunday 24 February

06:00

Chance of rain	0%
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Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph.	SE
Pressure	1035
Humidity	85%
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Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph.	SE
Pressure	1036
Humidity	72%
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Max temp.	9°C
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Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph.	SE
Pressure	1037
Humidity	55%
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Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	10°C
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Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph.	ESE
Pressure	1036
Humidity	52%
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Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	ENE
Pressure	1037
Humidity	72%
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Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	E
Pressure	1038
Humidity	78%
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Accomodation in and around Sandgate

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

• The Ship Inn

  Just 5 minutes' drive from the Channel Tunnel, The Ship Inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional pub restaurant. Situated in Sandgate, the inn is a mile from Folkestone Harbour. Details...

• The Royal Norfolk Hotel

  
  Situated in the picturesque seaside town of Sandgate, The Royal Norfolk Hotel is a minute's walk from the pebble beach and offers free onsite parking and a bar. Details...

• Sandgate Hotel

  
  Overlooking the beach and the Channel, the Sandgate Hotel offers modern facilities in a Victorian building. Rooms with both period wrought iron balconies and free Wi-Fi are available. Most of the rooms have sea views. Details...

• Foy House

  Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Foy House offers accommodation in Folkestone. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. Details...

• Burlington Hotel

  
  Overlooking the Leas Promenade and English Channel, The Burlington Hotel is located a 10 minute walk from the centre of Folkestone. Set in leafy gardens, it features a traditional restaurant and free parking. Details...

• Wards Hotel & Restaurant

  
  This spacious, family-run Edwardian hotel dates back to 1901 and offers free WiFi and free parking on site. It is situated in Folkestone, close to the M20 motorway. Rooms are individual in style and have simple, traditional décor. Details...

Self-catering

• Pill Rags

  Pill Rags is a lovely, detached cottage sitting on the edge of the busy village of Lyminge, near Folkestone, overlooking fields and footpaths and can sleep five people. The cottage has two double bedrooms, a child's single (suitable for up to 4 years of age), a bathroom, a kitchen with dining area, a utility room, a dining room and a sitting room. Details...

• Church Farm Cottage

  Church Farm Cottage is a semi-detached cottage in the hamlet of Church Whitfield near to Dover in Kent. The cottage sleeps six people and has two double bedrooms, a twin room and a family bathroom. Details...

• 1 Little Ripple Cottages

  1 Little Ripple Cottages is a semi-detached cottage, located in Crundale in Kent, 8 miles from Ashford and Canterbury. The cottage is mostly ground floor, with a mezzanine level with study, and sleeps two people in one king-size double bedroom. Details...

• Beachmaster

  Beachmaster 33 Kingsdown Park is a delightful, semi-detached Scandinavian-style lodge on Kingsdown Park in Kent. With a family bathroom and a double bedroom on the ground floor, plus two twin bedrooms and a cloakroom on the first floor, this cottage can sleep six people. Details...

• Groove Armada

  Groove Armada is a lovely lodge on Kingsdown Park, sleeping six in three bedrooms. With a ground floor double, two twin rooms, and a bathroom, it sleeps six. There is also a kitchen and sitting room with dining area. Details...

• Summer Place

  Summer Place is a semi-detached lodge on Kingsdown Park near Deal in Kent. The lodge sleeps six people and has one twin bedroom, one with bunk beds, a mezzanine double bedroom and a family bathroom. Details...

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