Sandwich Medieval Centre is located on The Quay in Sandwich.
Visit this fascinating living history centre to see blacksmithing in the forge, baking in the wood-fired oven, boatbuilding on the Nicholas, or cog, moored alongside the centre, and creative crafts including calligraphy, wheat weaving and egg tempera painting as it would have been done in medieval times.

Special events throughout the year showcase more crafts, re-enactments and entertainments.
Craft workshops for groups and individuals (advance booking required)
School groups welcome – please contact the centre.
Opening times
April to October
Thursday 11am to 4pm
Friday 11am to 4pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 11am to 4pm
Open on some Bank Holidays – please check

November to March
Saturday & Sunday 11am to 3pm
Free entry – the centre is run by the Sandwich Medieval Trust, a charitable trust that relies on volunteers and funding. Although entry is free on open days, paid membership is available and donations are welcome.

The Nicholas Project
In Medieval times, the Cinque Port of Sandwich was a bustling seaport for ships and troops crossing the English Channel and to and from London. It was also a mustering base for the 100 Years’ War between England and France. There would have been a large number of ships moored by the Quay and most of them would have been cogs.
The cog was a single mast, round bottom vessel built to be a merchant ship but, at times of war, converted into a fighting ship.
There is no example of a medieval cog on display anywhere in England, so the Sandwich Medieval Trust’s project to create a replica is a must-see.
This is a faithful reconstruction of what a medium sized cog would have looked like and, when finished, it will be an impressive sight on the Quayside.