Churches and a Monastery in Sandwich
Similar to all the Mediaeval towns I have seen, there are several churches and a former monastery in Sandwich. READ MORE
Richborough Castle
It was time to return to London and we visited Richborough Castle and Chilham on the way, reluctant to return to work. The days in Sandwich were interesting, and relaxing, and we are... READ MORE
Exploring in Sandwich!
Exploring in Sandwich was fun! It is a Mediaeval town and so the streets are higgledy-piggledy and there are surprises around every corner. Sandwich evolved from a sea port to today’s inland town... READ MORE
Guildhall in Sandwich
The Guildhall in Sandwich is a very attractive old building which also houses the museum. We started the day here before going out of the town to explore the Monks Wall Nature Reserve.... READ MORE
River Stour nature reserves in Sandwich
We enjoyed walks in two more River Stour nature reserves in Sandwich, after we had explored the Gazen Salts nature reserve. And we were lucky with the weather too. READ MORE
Gazen Salts Nature Reserve
In Roman times, Gazen Salts Nature Reserve was the bottom of the Wantsum Channel, the channel of water which divided Kent from the Isle of Thanet. John Gason was once a leaseholder here,... READ MORE
Latest Posts
Crafts at Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 &15 June
Just six days to go! Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 & 15 June, 11.00-5.00! Come and see the crafts in the Village Hall alongside the Art Club’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition!
St Mary’s Church, Cratfield
Who is this? Find out during the Guided tours of St Mary’s Church, Cratfield, during the Open Weekend, 14 & 15 June
Lupins and delphiniums for Cratfield Open Weekend
Poachers Farm
Red Roses in Greenwich Park
Today I am remembering people who are now in the shadows of my life with the red roses in Greenwich Park.
Cratfield Open Gardens 14 & 15 June
Inspecting the flowers!
Bunch of flowers
Picked in the rain this morning! Including first peonies and scabious of the year
Delphiniums
So tall this year!
Bee heaven
Knautia Macedonia and kentranthus