Welcome to Sheerness

Sheerness is a town located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Medway and has a population of approximately 12,000 people. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 17th century when it was a naval dockyard. Today, Sheerness is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and vibrant community.

One of the main attractions in Sheerness is the Blue Flag awarded beach, which stretches for over two miles along the coast. The beach is popular with families and offers a range of activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. There are also several cafes and restaurants along the promenade, providing visitors with a variety of dining options. In addition to the beach, Sheerness is home to several historic landmarks, including the Sheerness Dockyard Museum and the Sheerness Heritage Centre.

Sheerness is also known for its vibrant community, with a range of events and festivals taking place throughout the year. The town hosts an annual carnival, which attracts visitors from across the region, as well as a range of music and arts festivals. There are also several sports clubs and facilities in the town, including a golf course, tennis courts, and a leisure centre. Overall, Sheerness is a charming town with a rich history and a vibrant community, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 19.2°C

Feels Like: 19.2°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Rose Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Mackay	Rose Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1AW 01795663012 School Website
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Wakefield	New Road Sheerness Kent ME12 1BW 1795662708 School Website
Richmond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Helen Evemy	Unity Street Sheerness Kent ME12 2ET 1795662891
West Minster Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Hazel Brewer	St George's Avenue Sheerness Kent ME12 1ET 01795662178 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
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
Queenborough School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Howard	Edward Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF 1795662574 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 0.25 Miles

Queenborough Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB 1.74 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 3.67 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 5.43 Miles

Shoeburyness High Street, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9AW 6.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 0.18 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 0.18 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 0.49 Miles
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 0.75 Miles
Victor Hire Ltd 01795 872103 139 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 1.60 Miles
Liberty Limos 07971 653812 102 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 1.60 Miles
Voyager Cabs 01795 474444 5 Menin Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TP 5.41 Miles
Master Taxis 01702 300300 15 Lifstan Way, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2YA 6.30 Miles
On Time Taxis 01795 439999 11 Worcester Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QP 6.48 Miles
Club Taxis 01795 410400 55 Amethyst Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5JR 6.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sheerness Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sheerness Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Berridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Presbytery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street East Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Wellesley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
First Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thames Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Georges Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marine Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sheppey Healthy Living Centre 01795 585105	Sheppey Hlc, Royal Road Off The Broadway Sheerness Kent ME12 1HH
The Om Medical Centre 01795 580402	The Om Medical Centre Wood Street Sheerness,Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME12 1UA
St Georges Medical Centre 01795 582880	St Georges Medical Centre 55 St Georges Avenue Sheerness Kent ME12 1QU
Sheerness Health Centre 01795 580909	Sheerness Health Centre 250-262 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UP
Vel Surgery 01795 585255	Sheerness Health Centre 250-262 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UP

Local Stores

Sheerness
110-116 High Street
Minster on Sea
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 1UB
01795 665543
Store Website
0.09 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
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 0.29 miles

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Medivet Sheerness
7 Minster Road Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3JD 01795 662578 sheerness@medivet.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
6A The Broadway Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2RN 01795 876800 admin.minster@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.03 miles

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Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 2.06 miles

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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Shoebury
9 St. Andrews Road Shoeburyness Southend-On-Sea Essex SS3 9JA 01702 299554 shoebury@ehvg.co.uk Website 6.21 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
3-5 Periwinkle Court Church Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2JZ 01795 424 600 admin.sittingbourne@wellpets.co.uk Website 6.64 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 5.94 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

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 7.99 miles

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 10.56 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 11.34 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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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 11.39 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.8°C	14.8°C	14.9°C	15.2°C	15.9°C	15.3°C	15.4°C	15.1°C	15.2°C	15.2°C	14.1°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	14°C	14.1°C	14.6°C	15.1°C	15.9°C	14.8°C	15.3°C	15°C	14.5°C	14.6°C	12.9°C	12.6°C

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Temp	13.6°C	12.1°C	11.1°C	10.9°C	10.9°C	10.8°C	10.8°C	11.2°C	11.6°C	11.9°C	11.9°C	12.2°C
Feels Like	12.2°C	10.6°C	9.3°C	8.9°C	8.6°C	8.6°C	8.8°C	9.3°C	9.7°C	9.8°C	9.8°C	10.2°C

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Temp	11.3°C	11.1°C	11.1°C	11.2°C	11.6°C	12.4°C	13.6°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	14.2°C	13.8°C	12.5°C
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