Welcome to Isle of Sheppey

The Isle of Sheppey is a small island located off the northern coast of Kent, England. It is a popular destination for tourists due to its rich history and stunning natural beauty. The island is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Sheerness Dockyard, which was once a major naval base for the British Royal Navy. Visitors can also explore the island's many beaches, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.

One of the most notable features of the Isle of Sheppey is its unique geology. The island is composed of a variety of different rock formations, including chalk, clay, and sandstone. This has led to the development of a diverse range of habitats, including salt marshes, mudflats, and sand dunes. These habitats are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, many of which are rare or endangered.

Despite its small size, the Isle of Sheppey has played an important role in the history of Kent and England as a whole. The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and has been the site of numerous battles and conflicts throughout the centuries. Today, it is a peaceful and tranquil destination, offering visitors the chance to explore its rich history and natural beauty in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
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
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
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
Queenborough School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Howard	Edward Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF 1795662574 School Website
Richmond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Helen Evemy	Unity Street Sheerness Kent ME12 2ET 1795662891

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Queenborough Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB 3.78 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 3.85 Miles

Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 4.30 Miles

Teynham Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU 4.79 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Victor Hire Ltd 01795 872103 139 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 2.56 Miles
Liberty Limos 07971 653812 102 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 2.56 Miles
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 4.02 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 4.02 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 4.52 Miles
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 4.76 Miles
Voyager Cabs 01795 474444 5 Menin Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TP 4.83 Miles
Sittingbourne Cabs 01795 426600 20 Hugh Price Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AR 5.06 Miles
Quantum Cars 01795 522977 151 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QJ 5.22 Miles
Mercury Classic Cars Ltd 07810 190808 3 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QW 5.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brambledown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kent View Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsborough Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chequers Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastchurch High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anne Boleyn Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scoccles Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minster On Sea Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harps Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thistle Hill Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berryfield Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
East Minster Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bartons Hill Road 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
Minster Medical Centre	Plover Road Minster On Sea Sheerness ME12 3LT
Shiva Medical Centre Broadway Minster, Sheppey 01795 876016	Shiva Medical Centre Broadway Minster Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME12 2RL
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

Local Stores

Minster - Aspen Drive
Aspen Drive
Minster on Sea
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 3UD
01795 872960
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR - Marine Parade
48/49 Marine Parade
Southend On Sea
SS1 2EN
01702 618 915
Store Website
10.4 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 2.06 miles

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Medivet Sheerness
7 Minster Road Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3JD 01795 662578 sheerness@medivet.co.uk Website 2.86 miles
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Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 3.34 miles

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Wellpets Vets Kent
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 3.84 miles

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Swaleside Veterinary Surgery
82 London Road Teynham Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9QH 01795 520972 swalesidevets@fsmail.net 5.20 miles
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Sittivets
1 Castle Court Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3TD 01795 474 900 Website 5.44 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 4.06 miles

Location what3words awake.moderated.waking

Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 8.91 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.

Location what3words tube.organ.ants

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 9.31 miles

Location what3words unloaded.smirks.humble

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 9.74 miles

Location what3words roosts.group.safest

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 10.93 miles

Location what3words control.clashing.speedy

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 12.29 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.6°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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