During this year's Festival a number of events will be ticketed. Unfortunately, the Sandwich Festival is not in a position to be able to sell tickets online. However, tickets will be available from .... click here
Sunday 21st August |
10am |
10K Road Race and 6K Fun Run.
Entrance fees 6K £5 , 10K £10. Starting at the Quay Green
Tickets are available from Sandwich Leisure Centre
01304 614947
sandwichenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
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| 4pm to 6pm |
Music in the Garden, an informal musical event at Stuart House, Delf Street with the Becker Palm Court Trio
Entrance Fee £7.50
Please bring your own seating. Lavatory facilities are not provided at this event.
This event will be held in St Mary’s Church if heavy rain renders the garden unsuitable. |
| Monday 22nd August |
7pm Doors Open for a 7.30pm start |
Festival Fashion Show. Carole Ridley in partnership with Action for Children co-host the first Festival Fashion Show in the Regency Room, Bell Hotel Sandwich.
Admission is £10 per person (including a glass of wine) with proceeds donated to Action for Children
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| Tuesday 23rd August |
3pm |
Festival Book Event at St. Clement's Church.
History Detective: unravelling clues to the story of a town with Helen Clarke
The Official Launch of 'Walks through Historic Sandwich' |
6pm
FREE EVENT |
Wine Tasting at Hercules Wine Warehouse.
www.herculeswines.co.uk
An event not to be missed with an opportunity to sample, and perhaps purchase, a selection of fine wines. |
| Wednesday 24th August |
11am
FREE EVENT |
St Bart’s Patronal Festival in St Bart’s Chapel followed by Bun Run at 12noon |
7pm |
Simultaneous Chess Tournament in the Jury Room, Sandwich Guildhall with Grand Master John Emms
Tickets £5 Adults, £3 Children, £1 Spectators.
Participants are advised to purchase tickets in advance. Spectators may pay at the door |
| Thursday 25th August |
2.30pm
pre booking essential |
Ash Heritage Group Walk with local historian Peter Ewart‘Buildings with a Story’. Easy walk for 2 hours around interesting and historic buildings of Ash, be sure to wear adequate footwear.
Further details at www.ashheritage.blogspot.com
Meet at car park opposite the Chequers Inn, Ash.
£5 per person, Tel 01227 720835 or 01304 812121
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs |
7.30pm |
Festival Concert : Becker Symphony Orchestra in St Mary’s Church, Sandwich. Tickets £15, includes a complimentary glass of wine.
www.beckerensemble.com
The programme of music by John Williams and Vaughan Williams as well as the Symphony No 3 by Schumann. There will also be a special performance by the Marlowe Young Musician of the Year 2010 (Hannah Parry) of Sammartini's Recorder Concerto in F . The orchestra will be conducted by John Perkins
The Becker ensemble will be augmented by musicians of international reputation and the concert will be played in the beautiful and convenient venue of St. Mary’s Church.
Programme of Music (includes)
John Williams
The Symphonic Marches
Vaughan Williams
Dives and Lazarus
Recorder Concerto in F major
Sammartini - Soloist: Hannah Parry
Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Ron Goodwin
The Trap (The London Marathon Theme)
Schumann
Symphony No 3 in Eb (The Rhenish)
Tickets
By post :
No. 1 The Old Cannery
Hengist Road
Deal, Kent. CT14 6WY
In person:
Sandwich Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall, Sandwich.
01304 613565 |
| Friday 26th August |
8pm |
Sandwich Festival Concert in St Mary’s Church featuring ‘Cantabile’ and ‘Quetsch Quartett’ from the south of Germany
www.stmarys.open-sandwich.co.uk
Tickets £10 Adult £5 Child available from
Sandwich Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall, Sandwich
01304 613565
or on the door
The choir ‘Cantabile’ with a Silver Band and an accordion group named ‘Quetsch Quartett’ Will be performing a mixed programme including German Folk music, Classic Music, Tango and Marches, Gospel and Spirituals to Pop Music (Spiritual Pop) and some opera choirs. |
5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts. |
Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens
Booking essential on 01304 619919
or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£12 per person including a glass of wine.
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk |
| Saturday 27th August |
10am to 4pm
FREE EVENT |
Stalls in St Peter’s Church Garden.
Spend time browsing around the stalls and pick up a few bargains. You will find local crafts, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and lots more
Pitches : £25 for commercial stallholders, £20 for charity stalls
Advanced booking only (n.b. £10 discount offered for stallholders wishing to operate on Saturday 27th and Monday 29th August)
www.stpeterschurch-sandwich.org.uk
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9.30am to 12.30pm
FREE EVENT |
Meet the Christian Bikers for Biscuits and Coffee at the Guildhall Meeting Room and Age Concern Forecourt. Hosted by Churches Together in Sandwich. |
9am to 5pm |
Italian Market on the Quay Green
Spend some time choosing from the extensive range of genuine Italian produce offered by Italia In Piazza |
10.30am to 5pm |
Church Open Day at St. Nicholas’ Church, Ash next Sandwich
Historic Tithe Map on view, with Monuments and Brasses
Tower Open 2p.m.-4p.m.
Celebration of church re-ordering of the tower crossing. Art Display and Sale, Craft Demonstrations.
Light Lunches and refreshments available |
10.30am to 5.30pm |
Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultual machinery and tools plus much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk |
11am to 2pm
FREE EVENT |
Circus Workshop on The Quay Green with the Kent Circus School.
Come along and try your hand at juggling, plate spinning and other acrobatic feats in this informal open air workshop. Friendly advice on hand throughout. Suitable for all ages and abilities – children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will be held in St Clement’s Church Hall if heavy rain renders The Quay Green unsuitable.
www.kentcircusschool.co.uk |
2pm |
Jazz in the King’s Arms Garden with Dr Jazz Combo
www.kingsarms-sandwich.co.uk |
| 2pm to 5pm |
Free Chocolate Tasting at Sandwich Chocolate Shop, 15 The Butchery, CT13 9DL
www.sandwich-chocolate.co.uk |
2.30pm
FREE EVENT
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Walk - Historic Sandwich. Hosted by the Sandwich Local History Society.
Starting from the Guildhall Forecourt. Advance ticket booking only via Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich. 01304 613565 (01304 613882 outside of opening hours) |
11am to 5pm |
Cancer Research Fundraising Day in the garden of 14 New Street, Sandwich
Join us for Cup Cakes and Refreshments, pick up a Bargain at one of our Stalls and enjoy some Music. |
6pm to 9pm
FREE EVENT |
Dancing in the Street. Back by popular demand the Barn Dance in Market Street with music by Smalltown Romance and caller Sue Hudson. This is a real family occasion so come along and join in the fun. |
9.30pm
FREE EVENT |
Illuminated Boat Parade on the Stour starting from Gazen Salts and passing The Quay |
5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts.
Booking essential |
Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens
01304 619919
or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£12 per person including a glass of wine.
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk |
| Sunday 28th August |
9am to 1pm
FREE EVENT |
Motorcycle Meet on the Guildhall Forecourt.
Refreshments available (Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Baguettes, Biscuits and Cakes) |
9am to 5pm |
Italian Market on the Quay Green
Spend some time choosing from the extensive range of genuine Italian produce offered by Italia In Piazza |
9am to 5pm |
Family Fun Area on the Quay Green
Slides, Bouncy Castle, Carousel and Face Painting hosted by Artiface |
| 10am to 4pm |
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Open Day.
Events include guided walks every hour, beachcombing, photographic displays,
natural history displays, children's activities, barbeque, natural history
shop, birds in the hand.
www.sbbot.co.uk |
| 10.30am to 5.30pm |
Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultual machinery and tools plus much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk |
| 2pm |
Jazz in the King’s Arms Garden with the Bay Jazz Band
www.kingsarms-sandwich.co.uk |
4pm
FREE EVENT |
Festival Praise at St Mary’s Church followed by refreshments. Hosted by Churches Together in Sandwich. |
5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts. |
Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens
Booking essential on 01304 619919
or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£12 per person including a glass of wine.
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk |
| Monday 29th August |
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Purchase one of the ‘Sandwich of Sandwiches’ on Sandwich Guildhall Forecourt throughout the day |
10am to 4pm
FREE EVENT |
Stalls on The Quay Green.
Spend time browsing around the stalls and pick up a few bargains. You will find local crafts, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and lots more
Pitches : £25 for commercial stallholders, £20 for charity stalls
Advanced booking only (n.b. £10 discount offered for stallholders wishing to operate on Saturday 27th and Monday 29th August) |
10am to 4pm |
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Open Day.
Events include guided walks every hour, beachcombing, photographic displays,
natural history displays, children's activities, barbeque, natural history
shop, birds in the hand.
www.sbbot.co.uk |
10.30am to 5.30pm |
Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultual machinery and tools plus much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk |
11am
FREE EVENT |
Sandwich Classic Car Collection on The Quay Green.
Hosted by the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club (R.O.M.M.C.C.).
For more information contact Peter Harvey on 01304 614412 |
3.00pm |
Duck Race on The Quay
Charitable event hosted by the Rotary Club of Sandwich who will be selling Plastic Ducks throughout the Festival week.
The public can purchase Duck Race tickets at:
D J Jutson Ltd
Wyman Electricals Ltd
Sandwich Cars
Lawfords Sweets
Tickets will be sold outside the Co-Op Pioneer on weekends leading up to the Duck Race and on the Quay throughout the Bank Holiday weekend
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10.30am to 5.30pm |
Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultual machinery and tools plus much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk
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gates open at 2.30pm |
Jazz Concert and Family Fun Area on Gazen Salts
Bring a picnic and a rug. Lie back on the grass and enjoy the music.
Entrance £5. Admission is free for children under 12
3pm Dr Jazz Combo
5pm The Andy Maclean Band
7pm Ben Toury Corporation
(from Paris making their first performance in England)
9pm Hullabaloo
Please note
Barbecues are not permitted on Gazen Salts.
Concert-goers are kindly reminded that they are responsible for the safe removal of their own litter.
Please note that the ‘Challenge 25’ policy for the sale and consumption of alcohol will be enforced at the Sandwich Festival Jazz Concert
Gazen Salts will close at 11pm. Members of the public are not permitted to remain on site after 11pm
Sandwich Festival Association will not be held responsible for any damage, loss or theft to personal property
10.30pm Firework Finale (To Be Confirmed) |
