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Becket Arrives in Sandwich - Heritage Open Days

Sandwich Medieval Centre

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 03:30 pm

3 hours

The Medieval Centre, The Quay , CT13 9EN Sandwich, United Kingdom

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm (BST)

The Medieval Centre, The Quay, CT13 9EN Sandwich

Sandwich, United Kingdom

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Becket Arrives in Sandwich - Heritage Open Days
The date is 1st December 1170, Thomas Becket and four knights arrive by ship in Sandwich. See how his arrival plays out and learn more about his journey to Canterbury.

Join us at the Medieval Centre & Quayside in Sandwich for a history lesson with a difference. Meet William de Tracy, Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Morville, Richard le Breton and Thomas Becket as they disembarks from the ship. Watch the story unfold as Becket meets local people who bid him farewell.

The Nicholas (ship) will also be open to the public leading up to and after the timed performances. Meet the reenactors, take photos and learn more about the life and death of Thomas Becket.

Timings
Saturday 13 September
15:30-15:45 & 16:30-16:45
Sunday 14 September
15:30-15:45 & 16:30-16:45


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Becket Arrives in Sandwich - Heritage Open Days , 13 September | Event in Sandwich | AllEvents
Becket Arrives in Sandwich - Heritage Open Days
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 03:30 pm