Things to Do in Sandwich
45 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.5
2.9 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Betteshanger Park
This family-friendly park on Sandwich Road features woodland trails, mountain biking routes spanning five miles, and diverse wildlife spotting opportunities. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
Deal Treasure Hunt Treasure Trail
Explore Deal's charming streets and seafront through an engaging family treasure trail that begins on West Street, combining fresh coastal breezes with puzzle-solving adventure.
Beaches & Coastline
Deal Beach
Enjoy a classic seaside day out on this extensive pebble shoreline in Kent, complete with an impressive Victorian pier stretching into the sea and convenient onsite facilities including parking and toilets.
⭐ 3.7
4.6 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Tides Leisure Centre
This Deal leisure complex offers family swimming fun plus indoor tennis courts, complete with on-site dining, parking and full accessibility features including baby changing facilities.
⭐ 4.4
4.7 mi away
Castles & Palaces
Deal Castle
Visit Henry VIII's impressive Tudor fortress on the Kent coast, featuring historic artillery displays and panoramic sea views from the battlements.
Zoos & Animal Parks
Wingham Wildlife Park
Experience incredible wildlife near Canterbury, from majestic big cats to playful primates, plus an exciting dinosaur trail. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with family facilities throughout.
Parks & Play Areas
Monkton Nature Reserve
Explore wildlife and woodland trails at this welcoming nature reserve with picnic areas, an onsite restaurant, and family facilities including baby changing rooms and free parking.
⭐ 4.8
5 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Walmer Beach
Enjoy a pebble beach adventure in Kent perfect for family picnics and four-legged friends, with wheelchair access making it an inclusive seaside destination for all to enjoy.
⭐ 5.0
5.1 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Solley's Ice Cream Parlour
Treat your family to delicious locally-made ice cream at this Kent countryside parlour, which offers baby changing facilities and scenic farm trails to explore.
Museums & Galleries
Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
Step back in time at this atmospheric airfield museum showcasing lovingly restored iconic WWII aircraft including a Spitfire MK XVI and Hurricane IIC that bring British aviation history to life.
⭐ 4.5
5.5 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Ramsgate Main Sands
A traditional seaside spot on Marine Esplanade offering golden sands perfect for family picnics, with convenient parking, toilets and snack vendors nearby for a classic British beach day out.
⭐ 4.7
5.7 mi away
Caves & Mines
Ramsgate Tunnels
Explore wartime air raid shelters deep beneath the streets on a guided underground adventure through historic passages that protected thousands of residents during WWII bombing raids.
⭐ 4.7
5.8 mi away
Castles & Palaces
Walmer Castle and Gardens
This historic fortress turned stately home features elegant rooms once used by royalty, plus award-winning gardens perfect for families to explore. Enjoy the onsite restaurant and convenient parking facilities.
Indoor Soft Play
Bumble Beez
This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue on Pysons Road welcomes active families, though visitors should note the lack of toilet facilities and restrictions on bringing outside food.
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Under 1 Roof
Let little ones explore role-play zones including a theatre and salon at this soft play venue designed for under-fives, complete with sensory experiences and an onsite café.
⭐ 4.4
6.2 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Thanet (Westwood Cross)
Catch the latest blockbusters and family films at this modern Westwood Cross cinema, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking for an easy day out.
⭐ 4.5
6.4 mi away
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Elev8 Broadstairs
Bounce into action at this vibrant trampoline park offering pushchair-friendly facilities, baby changing areas, and dedicated breastfeeding spaces for families with young children.
⭐ 4.2
6.4 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Hollywood Bowl Westwood Cross
Strike up family fun at this fully accessible bowling venue where parents with pushchairs and wheelchair users can easily enjoy all areas, plus baby changing facilities are on hand for little ones.
⭐ 4.4
6.5 mi away
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Westwood Cross
Jump into action at this exciting indoor trampoline venue on Margate Road, featuring challenging obstacle courses and bouncing zones perfect for all ages, rain or shine.
⭐ 4.6
6.5 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Powell-Cotton Museum
Set within Quex Park's historic grounds, this family-friendly museum welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing rooms and affordable mobility aid hire.
⭐ 4.3
6.6 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Jungle Jims Birchington
Kids can climb, bounce and explore through exciting play zones filled with slides, ball pools and rope challenges at this Quex Park soft play venue with its own café.
⭐ 4.7
6.9 mi away
Museums & Galleries
The WonderWorks
Discover the fascinating story behind iconic Hornby toys through interactive displays showcasing classic models and innovative designs that have delighted generations of enthusiasts.
⭐ 4.5
7.2 mi away
Adventure Golf
Lillyputt Mini Golf
Enjoy a fun round of crazy golf at this Victoria Parade course in Thanet, with an onsite restaurant offering refreshments and snacks throughout your visit.
⭐ 5.0
7.3 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Botany Bay
Explore Marine Drive's stunning coastal gem where dramatic white cliffs frame sandy shores perfect for discovering sea creatures in natural tidal pools, with restaurant facilities and parking on site.
⭐ 4.6
7.4 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Viking Bay
This crescent-shaped Broadstairs beach welcomes families with surfing lessons, amusements and dining facilities, plus convenient parking and onsite amenities for a perfect seaside day out.
⭐ 4.6
7.4 mi away
Railways & Transport
East Kent Railway
Step aboard vintage carriages at Shepherdswell for a nostalgic journey through Kent's scenic landscape, complete with accessible facilities, onsite dining and free parking for families.
⭐ 4.6
7.5 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
West Bay Beach
This wheelchair-accessible Margate beach offers convenient facilities including toilets, onsite dining and nearby parking, making it perfect for a seaside day out with the family.
⭐ 4.6
7.6 mi away
Sport & Fitness
Revolution Skatepark
This fully accessible indoor skatepark at Oakwood Industrial Estate welcomes wheelchair users and families with pushchairs, offering special assistance to ensure everyone can enjoy the action-packed facilities.
⭐ 4.6
7.6 mi away
Climbing & Bouldering
Revolution Climbing Centre
Experience thrilling wall climbs suitable for beginners through to experts at this welcoming Broadstairs venue, complete with pushchair access and baby changing facilities for visiting families.
Beaches & Coastline
Minnis Bay
This sandy Kent beach offers classic seaside fun for families who love exploring rock pools and splashing in gentle waters, with wheelchair access and picnic-friendly shores.
⭐ 4.5
7.8 mi away
Zoos & Animal Parks
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Meet magnificent wildlife at this family-friendly Bekesbourne park featuring interactive keeper talks, animal feeding times and children's play areas, all fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
⭐ 4.6
7.9 mi away
Adventure Golf
Strokes Adventure Golf
Enjoy a fun round of adventure golf on Westbrook Promenade with family and friends, though the course has limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs due to the terrain.
⭐ 4.4
8 mi away
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Lost Island Indoor Golf
Experience adventure-themed indoor mini golf at this Margate attraction featuring accessible courses for all ages and abilities, with baby changing facilities and nearby parking options.
⭐ 4.4
8.1 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Margate Main Sands
This popular sandy stretch along Marine Terrace offers classic seaside fun with onsite dining options and facilities including toilets, perfect for families seeking traditional beach days by the Kent coast.
⭐ 4.5
8.2 mi away
Caves & Mines
The Shell Grotto
Step underground to discover mysterious passageways adorned with thousands of shells in elaborate mosaics at this unique Victorian-era subterranean wonder on Grotto Hill.
⭐ 4.1
8.3 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Turner Contemporary
This wheelchair-accessible art gallery in Rendezvous offers rotating exhibitions with an onsite restaurant for refreshments. Nearby parking available, though families should note there are no baby changing facilities.
⭐ 4.9
8.3 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
The Escapement Margate
Race against the clock in thrilling escape room adventures where families solve puzzles together, from breaking free of Egyptian tombs to outsmarting sea-faring rogues in just one hour.
⭐ 4.3
8.5 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Bugsy’s Bowling
Strike up family fun at this fully accessible bowling venue on Ethelbert Crescent, complete with onsite dining, baby facilities and convenient parking nearby.
⭐ 4.4
8.5 mi away
Live Events & Concerts
The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
This welcoming open-air venue hosts live music and family events with excellent accessibility, including baby facilities, dog-friendly lawns, and refreshments available throughout your visit.
⭐ 4.3
8.6 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Dover District Leisure Centre
This modern leisure facility at Whitecliff Business Park welcomes families with wheelchair access, onsite dining, and picnic-friendly policies, though baby changing isn't available.
⭐ 4.6
8.7 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Joss Bay
This popular Broadstairs beach offers golden sands with onsite parking, toilets and a restaurant serving food and snacks, though visitors should note it lacks wheelchair access and baby facilities.
⭐ 4.2
8.7 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
St Margarets Bay
Discover this charming Kent coastal spot featuring a golden shingle beach perfect for picnics, with rock pools to explore and wheelchair-friendly access for all the family to enjoy.
⭐ 4.8
8.8 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Dover Transport Museum
Step back in time at this volunteer-run collection celebrating Britain's motoring heritage, featuring vintage vehicles and transport memorabilia in Whitfield with wheelchair access and onsite parking.
⭐ 4.7
8.8 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Kingsgate Bay
This wheelchair-accessible Kent beach welcomes families and their four-legged friends to enjoy golden sands and coastal fun, perfect for bringing along a picnic to make a full day of it.
⭐ 4.8
9.6 mi away
Caves & Mines
Fan Bay Deep Shelter
Explore wartime tunnels carved deep into the White Cliffs, where soldiers once stood guard over the English Channel during WWII. Onsite dining available but steep stairs make access challenging.
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