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St Peter's Tower in Sandwich re-opens after lockdown with ribbon cutting by mayor Paul Graeme

15:00, 17 May 2021

updated: 15:43, 17 May 2021

Lockdown easing was key to these stunning views over a medieval Kent town.

Having been closed for over a year St Peter's Tower in Sandwich was officially re-opened by town mayor Cllr Paul Graeme and his mayoress wife Sue today.

No Name Street and Guildhall can be seen from up above.. Pictures Annemarie Huigen
No Name Street and Guildhall can be seen from up above.. Pictures Annemarie Huigen

Coffee and cake was provided by Nostalgic Sandwich and people took advantage of visiting the tower after such a long time of it being closed.

The mayor of Sandwich Cllr Paul Graeme with mayoress wife Sue re-opening the attraction
The mayor of Sandwich Cllr Paul Graeme with mayoress wife Sue re-opening the attraction

With panoramic 360 degree views of the town of Sandwich, visitors can even catch a glimpse of France on a clear day.

People can now see this view of Market Street from the tower at St Peter's in Sandwich. Pictures Annemarie Huigen
People can now see this view of Market Street from the tower at St Peter's in Sandwich. Pictures Annemarie Huigen

The reopening came as part of the third step of the roadmap out of lockdown today.

Lisa English with children Elizabeth and Eleanor are among the first to visit the tower at St Pete's when it re-opened after lockdown. Picture Annemarie Huigen
Lisa English with children Elizabeth and Eleanor are among the first to visit the tower at St Pete's when it re-opened after lockdown. Picture Annemarie Huigen

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Pubs, cafes, cinemas, theatres and other attractions can now allow people inside.

A narrow climb up the tower at St. Peter's church, Sandwich
A narrow climb up the tower at St. Peter's church, Sandwich

The tower is open every day 10am to 4pm weather permitting.

Entry is £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children.

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