Sandgate

Civil Parish in Kent Folkestone and Hythe

England

Sandgate

The Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens.

The Grand Hotel was built between 1899 and 1903 and, although it has many private apartments, it is still a hotel and restaurant. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5794815" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5794815">Link</a>

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/love-affair-with-hotel-survives-39436/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/love-affair-with-hotel-survives-39436/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.warrenpress.net/FolkestoneThenNow/FolkestoneTheLeas.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.warrenpress.net/FolkestoneThenNow/FolkestoneTheLeas.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — The Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone Credit: Marathon

Sandgate is a civil parish located on the southeast coast of Kent, England. Situated between Folkestone and Hythe, it occupies a narrow strip of land along the English Channel. The parish covers an area of approximately 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers) and has a population of around 4,500 residents.

The village of Sandgate has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman times. It became a popular seaside resort during the 19th century, attracting visitors with its sandy beach and charming Victorian architecture. Today, it retains much of its historic character, with a mix of well-preserved period buildings and modern amenities.

Sandgate is known for its scenic beauty, offering stunning views of the sea and the White Cliffs of Dover. The beach is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and leisurely walks along the promenade. The village also has several parks and open spaces, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and picnics.

In terms of amenities, Sandgate has a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering a variety of goods and cuisines. The village also has a primary school, a library, and a community center, catering to the needs of its residents. Transport links are convenient, with regular bus services connecting Sandgate to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Sandgate is a picturesque coastal village with a strong sense of community and a rich heritage. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors, combining natural beauty with modern amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.076628/1.141014 or Grid Reference TR2035. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone

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The Metropole and Grand Hotels on The Leas

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens. The Grand Hotel seen here on the right was built between 1899 and 1903 while the Metropole was built between 1895 and 1897. The two hotels spent much of their time trying to outdo each other and rivalry between the two became intense. The Metropole closed in 1959 and is now apartments - see also Link The Grand, although it has many private apartments it is still a hotel and restaurant. See Link

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The Metropole on The Leas

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid-19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens. The Metropole was built between 1895 and 1897. It closed in 1959 and is now apartments. Its great rival, The Grand Hotel, is immediately to the east and was built between 1899 and 1903. Although it has many private apartments, it is still a hotel and restaurant. See Link Also see Link

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On The Leas at Folkestone

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On The Leas at Folkestone

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House on The Leas, Folkestone

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens There is still much of the air of a fashionable resort when on The Leas. This fine house, next to The Leas, is just east of The Grand Hotel and before Clifton Crescent is reached. See also Link

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Looking along The Leas

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens. For a close up of the information board here see Link There is still much of the air of a fashionable resort when on The Leas. This is the view from the far western end. See also Link

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View from The Leas

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162, Sandgate Road

Planning permission has been approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 21/1672/FH for the “demolition of 3 garages, retention and conversion of an existing coach house. Erection of a new annexe to the coach house with a surrounding boundary wall, to form a single, self-contained, courtyard dwelling house”. The coach house is located to the left of the garages and is partly hidden in this view.

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Information board

This is a close up of the information board seen at Link

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Old Boundary Marker on the B2170 Military Road in Sandgate

War Department Boundary Marker against a wooden fence on the east side of the B2170 Military Road. Sandgate parish. Inscribed 6 / W D / ↑. Stone number 6 is marked at TR2017435642 on old OS maps. Marking the boundary of Shorncliffe Camp. Milestone Society National ID: KE_WDSAND06em

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Looking west along The Leas grassy area at bottom of Earls Avenue

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View west from western end of Folkestone Central station

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Three Hills Sports Park, Cheriton Road

Seen from Cornwallis Avenue, the view shows the ongoing development. Planning permission has been approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y18/1617/FH for the “installation of athletic running track and field events sports facility, pavilion and associated parking together with the relocation of dog walking facility”. This is how TR2136 : Three Hills Sports Park, Cheriton Road looked in March 2020.

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Will Kwan's Apparatus no. 9 Folkestone

Kwan’s sculpture stands on the roof of The Vinery, in the form of a three-part folding screen, referencing the traces of chinoiserie in the structure below.

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"Lamp Post (as remembered)", Folkestone

Commissioned by the Creative Foundation for Folkestone Triennial 2017, it is a sculpture by David Shrigley, reflecting the ornate lampposts along The Leas.

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Flower beds by The Leas, Folkestone

Outside the Metropole Hotel.

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Milden House, Dixwell Road, Folkestone

Viewed from The Leas. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of The Boy Scouts, and his wife, Olave, had this house built in the 1930s to designs by J.L. Seaton-Dahl.

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Sandgate is located at Grid Ref: TR2035 (Lat: 51.076628, Lng: 1.141014)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Folkestone and Hythe

Police Authority: Kent