Welcome to Minster

Minster Kent is a small town located in the southeast of England. It is situated in the county of Kent and has a population of around 3,000 people. The town is known for its historic Minster Abbey, which dates back to the 7th century. The abbey is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours.

In addition to the abbey, Minster Kent has a number of other historic buildings and landmarks. These include the 14th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin, the 16th-century White Hart Inn, and the 18th-century Minster Court House. The town also has a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for visitors looking to experience traditional English culture.

Despite its small size, Minster Kent has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year. These include the Minster Show, which takes place in July and features a range of activities and entertainment for all ages. The town also has a number of sports clubs and facilities, including a cricket club, football club, and tennis courts, making it a great place for sports enthusiasts to live or visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Queenborough School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Howard	Edward Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF 1795662574 School Website
Rose Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Mackay	Rose Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1AW 01795663012 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 2.81 Miles

Queenborough Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB 2.85 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 3.77 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 5.30 Miles

Teynham Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU 6.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Victor Hire Ltd 01795 872103 139 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 1.34 Miles
Liberty Limos 07971 653812 102 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 1.34 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 2.55 Miles
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 2.55 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 3.04 Miles
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 3.30 Miles
Voyager Cabs 01795 474444 5 Menin Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TP 5.22 Miles
Sittingbourne Cabs 01795 426600 20 Hugh Price Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AR 5.88 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 478888 Unit 8 Office West Lane Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 6.26 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 430400 Unit 8/West La Trading Est/West La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 6.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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:
Queens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wards Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Leas Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Minster Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broadway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chequers Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marina Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brambledown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parsonage Chase Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thistle Hill Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
62 High Street Eastchurch Sheerness, Sheppey 01795 880482	Eastchurch Sheerness Kent ME12 4BN
Sheerness Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sheerness Health Centre 250-262 High Street Sheerness ME12 1UP
Sheerness Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	250-262 High Street Sheerness ME12 1UP

Local Stores

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

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

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Medivet Sheerness
7 Minster Road Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3JD 01795 662578 sheerness@medivet.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.37 miles

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Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 2.60 miles

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Sittivets
1 Castle Court Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3TD 01795 474 900 Website 6.21 miles

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Sittingbourne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD 01795 411990 sittingbourne@vets4pets.com Website 6.32 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 5.74 miles

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 7.29 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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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 10.69 miles

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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 11.27 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 11.50 miles

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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 12.00 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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