Sandsfoot Castle
Sandsfoot Castle
4.5
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KentEnglandLife
Chatham, UK2,949 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
As other have said because of the castles structure we can no go in the castle at this point. However it's still worth a visit to see this castle, part of Henry Viii's Kings Device to protect England from French and Spanish invasions. The Tudor inspired gardens are lovely too. The small snack bar did a nice coffee and it was nice to relax outside in such a beautiful area. Free to enter.
Written March 9, 2024
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Lisa B
Farnborough, UK180 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We walked along the Rodwell Trail to here. Its beautiful. It has lovely gardens & plenty of places to sit on the grass on a sunny day. It also has some beautiful views.
The Cafe is lovely & reasonably priced.
I did find it a shame that some people were not keeping an eye on their children & were letting their children climb up the sides of the walls of the castle & through bits which have been fenced off.
The Cafe is lovely & reasonably priced.
I did find it a shame that some people were not keeping an eye on their children & were letting their children climb up the sides of the walls of the castle & through bits which have been fenced off.
Written August 3, 2020
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Little_Miss_Dorset
Dorset, UK63 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Perfect place to visit, either with your own picnic or making use of the cabin on site that serves coffees, Ice Creams, light snacks etc. Great outside space for all to enjoy - whether it’s alone with a book, exploring the small castle, letting the children burn off some energy running around or taking the dog for a walk. Beautiful views in all directions. Firm favourite and ‘go to’ especially when the sun comes out
Written July 19, 2020
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Annie
Tidworth, UK1,876 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Beautiful area to have a picnic overlooking the sea and with the castle there. You cannot access the castle, unfortunately it is eroding into the sea, but it’s history and ruins are there to be appreciated. Pretty gardens with seats and a little cafe and a toilet. Free to visit, parking along the road.
Written June 4, 2022
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Charlotte F
Gravesend, UK30 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
We stopped here for 15 minutes purely for a photo opportunity. My 9 year old enjoyed the ruins just a shame a few locals seem to think the castle ruins are a local skate park so we found ourselves dodging bikes and scooters. Took the photos we wanted and left. There was a small cafe which seemed popular but was too chilly for us to be sat outside so we headed back to our caravan for lunch instead.
Written October 20, 2019
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David161051
Swindon, England, United Kingdom31 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
A lovely place to have a coffee in the café and chill out over the views of the bay. Slight down side is the parking is very restricted
Written April 11, 2015
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Nicholas
Weymouth, UK91 contributions
Feb 2020
Great views, calm, great cafe, quiet, relaxing, and overall just the place to go to at any time, to relax
Written March 1, 2020
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FrequentFlier361303
3 contributions
Sep 2019
We discovered this by accident on a recent trip to Portland and spent a few hours one morning having coffee and cake from the little cafe and enjoying the beautiful views, gardens and castle ruins. Really enjoyed it and will go again if we are in the area.
Written February 12, 2020
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PJ777
Yelverton, UK397 contributions
Jan 2020
Small park with cafe, castle ruins interesting but quite small, free though! Grass below gardens was a bit muddy.
Written January 2, 2020
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Retirement Rocks
Crediton, UK11 contributions
Nov 2019
Stopped off here while on a walk on the coast path between Wyke Regis and Weymouth. Lovely gardens and views.
Written November 13, 2019
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Is there a bus from Weymouth to Castle if so what number is it??
Written February 11, 2020
Yellowlashes
London, United Kingdom
Hello, our org is planning to go there this august. I would like to ask if a 49seater coach can pass through as i have heard the road is narrow... and if anyone can tell me a parking space for a coach nearby. Thanks thanks thanks!
Written July 22, 2017
Defo think you will have prob with coach getting through road and turning round also parking could be prob also not a lot left of the castle it keeps falling into the sea below
Written August 2, 2017
How long is the Rodwell Trail? Do I need to book anything in advance?
Written June 20, 2017
About 3.5k. Good level walk (old railway track) used by cyclists, walkers, dog walkers- anybody/everybody. Partly wooded walk and later has brilliant sea views over Portland Harbour. Goes past Sandsfoot Castle - great for coffee, drinks, ice cream and snacks - enjoy
Written July 20, 2017
There used to be a drawing of a monkey on the Castle walls. Where has it gone?
Written May 21, 2017
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