River Trip from Sandwich, Kent, England.
A pleasant journey from Sandwich to the mouth of the River Stour, seeing seals and wildlife along the way.
Sandwich river bus
April 2011
Places to see in ( Sandwich - UK )
Places to see in ( Sandwich - UK )
Sandwich is a historic town and civil parish on the River Stour in the non-metropolitan district of Dover, within the ceremonial county of Kent, south-east England. Sandwich was one of the Cinque Ports and still has many original medieval buildings, including several listed public houses and gates in the old town walls, churches, almshouses and the White Mill. While once a major port, it is now two miles from the sea due to the disappearance of the Wantsum Channel. Its historic centre has been preserved.
Sandwich Bay is home to nature reserves and two world-class golf courses, Royal St George's and Prince's. The town is also home to educational and cultural events. Sandwich also gave its name to the bread snack by way of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and the word sandwich is now found in many languages.
There is Monk's Wall nature reserve and a bird observatory at Sandwich Bay, which provides a home for wild duck and other wildlife in a wetland habitat. The reserve was opened by celebrity bird-watcher Bill Oddie in May 2000. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust proposed the design and a management plan, including modifications to ditches and control of water levels to create ecological conditions that attract wetland species of plants, animals and birds. Historically the land was reclaimed from the river and sea by the monks of Sandwich, and the northern boundary is still the old Monks' wall of the 13th century.
Sandwich lies at the southern end of Pegwell Bay, which includes a large nature reserve, known for its migrating waders and wildfowl, with a complete series of seashore habitats including extensive mudflats and salt marsh. Sandwich has had at least eight windmills over the centuries, the earliest reference to a mill being dated 1608.
The town is served by Sandwich railway station. It was formerly also served by Sandwich Road railway station on the East Kent Light Railway. Sandwich has been bypassed by the A256 road, which connects Thanet to Dover. It is reached from Canterbury by the A257, which joins the A256 at Sandwich.
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Sandwich to Sandwich Bay - Wildlife & Landscape - 8th Sept 2012
Sandwich to Sandwich Bay. Wildlife & Landscape filmed on 8th Sept 2012. From Sandwich town I followed the Stour Valley Walk down to the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve. The path eventually leads you (past a naturist beach) close to the mouth of the river Stour where you can view the Common Seals on the mud bank opposite (try not to disturb them and avoid Shellness point as many birds roost there). Wildlife filmed includes Grey Heron, Kestrel, Wheatear, Skylark, Small Copper Butterfly and Silver Y Moth. On the way back I used the public footpath across the Royal St George golf course that is part of the Saxon Shore Way and back to Sandwich Town.
River Stour, Sandwich, Kent.
Video of the River Stour at Sandwich, Kent. This is one of many Kent vid's I've posted - search on g4shf Kent.
Sandwich Town (1938)
No title. SANDWICH TOWN - Scenic study of this Cinque port.
Kent.
M/S of a big house with round towers, C/U of lifebelt with 'Sandwich' written on. The camera pans up to the thatched roof. M/S as people ride through an archway on horses. M/S of half-timbered buildings. C/U of 'Sandwich Weavers' sign. M/S as the camera pans across a large building. M/S of clock. Various shots of the old houses and streets.
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River Bus Cruise at Sandwich
River bus cruise at Sandwich
Kayak - Sandwich from one end to other - River Stour, Kent Kayaking
A five minute kayak through Sandwich in February 2016 as part of my Canterbury to the sea navigation of the River Stour, Kent.
Sandwich River Festival 2016
USN P22 Gunboat Canon Salute, Sandwich, Kent 12/11/17
Remembrance Sunday 12th November 2017
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The P22 Gunboat is truly a unique historic vessel as she was built by the Germans to an American design and then operated by the Americans for six years before being handed to the German Army to continue the important role of patrolling the River Rhine.
The USN P22 is currently being made into a working Museum and War Veteran Centre where veterans of any Nationality can meet up and share their stories in a unique historical environment and weather permitting possibly taking a trip into the bay to give them a real historical nudge.
Flooding in on River Road in Sandwich
Flooding on River Road in Sandwich, at Mill Creek. Video by Jim Preston/Cape Cod Times
Sandwich River Run
Afternoon walk down by the river Stour near the village of Sandwich.
Cavern Beat Beatles at Sandwich Sesquicentennial
The Seals in Sandwich, Kent
I counted 45 + seals in sandwich on a boat trip with Captain Griffin
Intro to Sandwich Station Level Crossing, Kent ~ 07 May 16
Get big!
Video created with the Socialcam app on iPhone:
Seals of the Stour
Seals on the Great Stour near Sandwich, Kent
Seal watching along the Stour, Kent, UK
Here are a few seals and birds spotted along the River Stour whilst sailing from Sandwich to Ramsgate.
If anyone can verify if these are Common or Grey seals, please let me know. Thankyou.
The Afternoon Tea Cruise 2016
Escape the hustle and bustle of London and board our Harmony vessel for a lazy afternoon on the Thames.
You will enjoy a selection of sandwiches, pastries and scones, as well as an assortment of delicious teas. There is a children’s menu and adults can pay a little more to get a glass of bubbly too!
Our two vessels take you past the Houses of Parliament, the Coca-Cola London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London amongst other famous landmarks. These striking sights are complemented by the calming music from our very talented solo pianist.