Sandgate
Parish in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.079, 1.143 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 20 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01303 (Folkestone) |
Sandgate is a compact coastal village on the English Channel, sandwiched between Folkestone and Hythe in the district of Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England. It has a long shingle beach, low cliffs and a small seafront promenade, with views across the Channel and easy access to nearby military and transport hubs such as Shorncliffe Camp and Folkestone.
Locally there’s a strong sense of history and community: the remains of the 16th‑century Sandgate Castle, one of Henry VIII’s coastal forts, sit close to the shore, and the village’s past as a fishing and smuggling place is still part of its character. Today Sandgate supports independent shops, galleries and cafés, relies on a mix of tourism and commuter trade, and attracts both long‑standing families and newcomers drawn to its seaside ambience.
Postcode districts covering Sandgate
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 0.7 miles1 km
- Ashford 12.5 miles20 km
- Margate 22.4 miles36 km
- Canterbury 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Dover 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Ramsgate 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Herne Bay 20 miles32.1 km
- Deal 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Whitstable 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Broadstairs 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Faversham 19.7 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward 0 miles0 km
- Folkestone Built-up area 0.7 miles1 km
- Cheriton Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Folkestone Central Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Broadmead Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- East Folkestone Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Newington Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Paddlesworth Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hythe Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Saltwood Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Sandgate
CT20 3BQ, CT20 3BN, CT20 3TU, CT20 3RL, CT20 3BT, CT20 3EA, CT20 3AW, CT20 3AP, CT20 3RG … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 39.1 miles63 km
- London City Airport 55.5 miles89.3 km
- Folkestone West Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Folkestone Central Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Sandgate Ad
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 1.3 miles2 km
- The London & Paris Hotel 1.8 miles3 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Westward Ho Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 6.2 miles10 km
- The Portland Hotel 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Southcliff Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
Schools in Sandgate
- Sandgate Primary School Primary
- The Folkestone School for Girls Secondary
Local points of interest
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 1.2 miles2 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.5 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 1.9 miles3 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 2.5 miles4 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Broome Park Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 7.5 miles12 km