Sandwich, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Sandwich is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,850. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Sandwich
Sandwich is a town and civil parish in the Dover District of Kent, south-east England. It lies on the River Stour and has a population of 4,985. 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 it was once a major port, Sandwich is now 2 miles (3 km) 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 a home to many educational and cultural events. Sandwich also gave its name to the food by way of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and the word sandwich is now found in several languages.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,850 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2722°, 1.3378° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sandwich
Sandwich is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,850. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Sandwich
Sandwich has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 331.7 sq mi (859.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2722°N, 1.3378°E |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 33 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 20 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Sandwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Sandwich
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Technology School | - | - | - | - |
| Sandwich Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | - | - | - | - |
| Sandwich Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Great Oaks Small School | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Roger Manwood's | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sandwich
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| White Cliffs Radio | - | MP3 | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sandwich
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hall | ||||
| Broadstairs Museum, Arts and Media Centre | ||||
| Crab Museum | ||||
| Crampton Tower Museum | ||||
| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum | ||||
| Dickens House Museum | ||||
| Dover Museum | ||||
| Dover Transport Museum | ||||
| Folkestone Museum | ||||
| Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum | ||||
| Herne Bay Historical Records Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre | ||||
| Kent Battle of Britain Museum | ||||
| Kent Mining Museum | ||||
| Kent MOMI | ||||
| Monkton Field Study Centre | ||||
| Powell-Cotton Museum | ||||
| PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum | ||||
| RAF Manston Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Ramsgate Maritime Museum | ||||
| Richborough Castle Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Sandwich Medieval Centre | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Secret Wartime Tunnels | ||||
| Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum | ||||
| Spur Casemates Exhibition | ||||
| St Augustine’s Abbey | ||||
| St Margaret's Museum | ||||
| The Micro Museum | ||||
| The Seaside Museum | ||||
| The Underground Hopital | ||||
| The Wing | ||||
| This Museum is (Not) Obsolete | ||||
| Time Ball Tower | ||||
| Tudor House | ||||
| USN P-22 Gunboat | ||||
| Women's Land Army Museum |
Libraries in Sandwich
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birchington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstairs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheriton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cliftonville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dover Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED) | 0.0 | |||||
| Herne Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyminge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Margate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library & Neighbourhood Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Newington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reception and LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandgate Library & Parish Council | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wood Avenue Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sandwich
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farmers Market | |||||
| Cliftonville Farmers Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Herne Bay Market | |||||
| Old Kent Market | |||||
| Old Town Market | |||||
| Petticoat Lane Emporium | |||||
| Sandwich Market (Thursday only) | |||||
| The Goods Yard | |||||
| The Village Community Market |
Hotels in Sandwich
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sandwich
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sandwich
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sandwich
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sandwich
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sandwich
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sandwich
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sandwich
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sandwich
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sandwich
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sandwich
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floc Brewing Project | ||||
| Gadds' | ||||
| Goody Ales | ||||
| Shivering Sands Brewery and Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Sandwich
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sandwich
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Raydon Wings Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Retreat Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiffenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tillingham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| West Bergholt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| West Newland Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witherenden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wolves Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wormingford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sandwich
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sandwich Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandwich
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Andrew | |
| St Clement's Church | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St. Peters Church | |
| United Reformed Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sandwich?
Sandwich has a population of 4,850 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 331.7 square miles.
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Sandwich has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.
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