Welcome to Eastchurch

Eastchurch is a small village located in the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England. The village is known for its rich aviation history, as it was the site of the first ever powered flight in the UK. In 1909, Charles Rolls, one of the founders of Rolls-Royce, flew a Wright Flyer biplane from Eastchurch, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. Today, the village is home to the Eastchurch Aviation Museum, which showcases the history of aviation in the area.

Apart from its aviation history, Eastchurch is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St Clement's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture.

Eastchurch is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, serving traditional British cuisine and locally sourced produce. Overall, Eastchurch is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Eastchurch Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Ivory	Warden Road Eastchurch Sheerness Kent ME12 4EJ 1795880279 School Website
St Georges C Of E Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Howard Fisher	Chequers Road Sheerness Kent ME12 3QU 01795877667 School Website
St. Clement’S Ce Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Lockwood	Leysdown Road Sheerness Kent ME12 4AB 1795506910 School Website
Minster In Sheppey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Jeffery Lynne Lewis	Brecon Chase Minster Sheerness Kent ME12 2HX 1795872138 School Website
Thistle Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Handebeaux	Aspen Drive Minster-On-Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3UD 01795899119 School Website
The Stefan Taye School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colleen Hiller	18-20 Marina Drive Minster-On-Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2DP 1795873372 School Website
Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Booth	Head Office East Site Minster Road Minster Kent ME12 3JQ 01795873591 School Website
Halfway Houses Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Fordyce	Danley Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3AP 1795662875 School Website
Richmond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Helen Evemy	Unity Street Sheerness Kent ME12 2ET 1795662891
Queenborough School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Howard	Edward Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF 1795662574 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Queenborough Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB 4.70 Miles

Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 4.93 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 4.96 Miles

Teynham Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU 5.51 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 6.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Victor Hire Ltd 01795 872103 139 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 3.32 Miles
Liberty Limos 07971 653812 102 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 3.32 Miles
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 4.66 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 4.66 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 5.16 Miles
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 5.41 Miles
Voyager Cabs 01795 474444 5 Menin Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TP 5.94 Miles
Mercury Classic Cars Ltd 07810 190808 3 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QW 5.99 Miles
Quantum Cars 01795 522977 151 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QJ 5.99 Miles
Allens Taxis 01795 535555 14 The Shipyard/Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DZ 6.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eastchurch High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anne Boleyn Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kent View Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berryfield Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Kingsborough Manor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Warden Point Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayview Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornhill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minster On Sea Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warden Bay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scoccles Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
62 High Street Eastchurch Sheerness, Sheppey 01795 880482	Eastchurch Sheerness Kent ME12 4BN
5 Jetty Road Warden Bay Leysdown, Sheppey 0844 4773084	Warden Sheerness Kent ME12 4PS
36 Leysdown Road Leysdown Sheerness, Sheppey 01795 510371	Leysdown On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 4RE
Shiva Medical Centre Broadway Minster, Sheppey 01795 876016	Shiva Medical Centre Broadway Minster Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME12 2RL
Minster Medical Centre	Plover Road Minster On Sea Sheerness ME12 3LT

Local Stores

Minster
19-23 Queens Road
Minster on Sea
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 2HD
01795 872225
Store Website
2.29 miles

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SPAR - Marine Parade
48/49 Marine Parade
Southend On Sea
SS1 2EN
01702 618 915
Store Website
10.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wellpets Vets Kent
6A The Broadway Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2RN 01795 876800 admin.minster@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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Medivet Sheerness
7 Minster Road Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3JD 01795 662578 sheerness@medivet.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles

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Wellpets Vets Kent
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.48 miles

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Swaleside Veterinary Surgery
82 London Road Teynham Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9QH 01795 520972 swalesidevets@fsmail.net 5.97 miles
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Faversham Veterinary Clinic
2 South Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LR 01795 530 999 favershamvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 6.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 4.16 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 8.58 miles

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 8.83 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 9.18 miles

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 11.98 miles

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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy. Unnamed Road Canterbury Lancashire CT4 8HQ 12.94 miles

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