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General
- Quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from Sandwich
- 10 miles from Canterbury and Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Great fishing on site, with six well-stocked lakes
Sandwich Lakes is a small quiet site in the grounds of a coarse fishery a mile from the centre of Sandwich.
As you might imagine, this is a top spot to settle in if you're into fishing, as the fishery has six lakes stocked with perch, tench, bream, roach and rudd. You can also fish for common and mirror carp: whoppers of up to 35lb have been recorded here (not to mention all the ones that got away...). A tackle and bait shop along with rod hire takes care of the practical side.
The on-site café serves hot meals and snacks all day from early morning to early evening. Supermarkets for stocking up are a 15-minute drive away in Sandwich, along with a brimming catch of pubs, cafés and restaurants for when you fancy something more substantial.
While you're in Sandwich, the Secret Gardens a well worth snooping round too... three and a half acres of lush greenery around a Georgian manor house created in 1911, they're just the ticket for cool walks on hot days, especially when topped off with cream teas.
Open from 04/07/2020 to 31/12/2020
Open from 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
Open from 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
There are currently no shower blocks available due to ongoing works but toilets are available by the café and main lodge.
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Max. persons: 6 x
Pitch size: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Bring an awning
Reviews
Liked everything about this place. Friendly and helpful staff couldn’t …
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showers being done up. Didn’t effect us. Only there one night
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Not a site we will be returning to unfortunately.
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From the manager...
Thank you for your review. Our toilet and shower facilities are currently being upgraded. Everyone is advised this on booking. We expect these to be completed in the next couple of weeks ready for the season ahead. |
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Easy access to site and pitches.
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The peace and quiet at this time of the year.
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Features
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
Take away
Tennis
TV room
Watersports
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Amenities on site
Bath available
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Wildlife haven
Rules
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Deal: South Street Bus Station
— 5.3 miles
Ramsgate: Harbour Parade Coach Stop — 5.6 miles
Walmer: Dover Rd Coach Stop — 6.2 miles
- Train stations
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Sandwich Rail Station
— 1.1 miles
Minster Rail Station — 3.5 miles
Deal Rail Station — 5.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Ramsgate Ferry Terminal
— 5.2 miles
Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal — 10.6 miles
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal — 11.2 miles
- Airports
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Kent International Airport
— 4.9 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport — 28.1 miles
The entrance is directly off the A257 – look for the brown tourism signs marking the entrance to Sandwich Lakes. Do not follow your sat nav to east street as this is a no through road.
Local attractions
You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 minutes' drive) has a rich amount to offer, with a sandy beach, seal spotting and fishing trips from the harbour, and a maritime museum.
If you're hankering after some more history, Richborough (five minutes) has a well-preserved Roman fort and amphitheatre. A minute from the site, meanwhile, the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre is far more than a striking building to photograph; the exhibits and outhouses of this preserved 19th-century smock mill record a whole vanished way of Kentish country life. For cobbled lanes and cathedral tours, Canterbury is 20 minutes away.
After that, connect with your wild side at Howletts Wild Animal Park (20 minutes), a conservation project rather than a zoo which houses and protects the future of 400 species, many of them endangered. After hanging with the elephant herds and greeting the baby rhinos, Dreamland Margate (also 20 minutes) makes you feel like you've stepped into another universe, with traditional fairground rides and amusements bringing the former days of seaside entertainment back to life with a whoop.
Must see
- Deal Castle (5.4 miles)
- Walmer Castle and Gardens (6.4 miles)
- Howletts Wild Animal Park (7.6 miles)
National Trust
- South Foreland Lighthouse (9.8 miles)
- The White Cliffs of Dover (10.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 11:30 a.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 11:30 a.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
Sandwich Lakes cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Cheque
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Sandwich Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sandwich Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandwich Lakes? You're never too far from the coast in Kent, and a 10-minute trip takes you to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve for walking trails and wildlife spotting. Ramsgate (15 … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Sandwich Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandwich Lakes? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for your review. Due to the recent weather our grass pitches are not in use. However we are using hardstandings for bookings.
Our facilities are currently being upgraded and will be complete for the season ahead. We have toilets with wash basins at our waterside cafe onsite. We do advise this on booking.