Sheerness is a commercial port and the main town on the Isle of Sheppey, off the northern coast of Kent in the Thames Estuary. Originally a separate island but the channels, which separate it from the mainland, have since silted up. The town owes much to its origins as a Royal Naval Dockyard town. Established by Samuel Pepys on behalf of the Admiralty in the 17th century to repair and build warships, King Henry VIII, requiring the River Medway as anchorage for his navy, ordered a garrison fort as protection. In 1667 the Dutch navy attacked, forced the little fort to surrender and for a short time, occupied the town. In the 19th century, a pier and promenade were constructed and Sheerness became a seaside resort although industry was and still an important part of the town. The dockyard served the Royal Navy until 1960 and has since developed into one of the largest and fastest expanding ports in the UK. The dockyard and fort remain to this day invaluable contributors to the Sheppey economy, including a large steelworks with extensive railway as well as mass import and export of motor vehicles and fresh produce, although these industries are not as extensive as they once were.
Attraction
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
Dentist
Dental Practice
Sheerness Dental Centre
Doctor
Dr Fahmy M M E
Dr Ramu V K
Dr Uppal D S & Partners
Sheppey Healthly Living Centre
St George's Medical Centre
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Sheerness Holiday Park
Shurland Dale Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Elm Tree Inn
Fiddlers Cat Tavern
Goat Inn
Old House At Home
Tudor
Ye Olde True Briton
Restaurant
New China Noodle BarRoyal Bengal
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
I.O.S. (Isle of Sheppey) Sailing Club (Sailing)
Sheppey CC (Cricket)
Shops
Isle Craft Flowers
Boots
Precious Pets
Sheppey Aquatic & Pet Supplies
Delmergate
W & K Pope
WK
R Js
Holland and Barratt
H Samuel
Peacocks
Places to Stay near Sheerness
Royal Hotel (0.16 miles)
Sheppey Island Guest House (4.71 miles)
Whatever the purpose of your visit, you will find our rooms to be comfortable and welcoming; a cosy haven in which to enjoy your stay here on the island. We offer single, double and twin rooms, ... More | visit website
Shurland Hotel (4.77 miles)
Roslin Hotel (6.20 miles)
The Roslin Hotel boasts one of the finest views of the Thames Estuary, being directly opposite the beach guests can enjoy in ease and comfort from the continetal style terrace ... More
Premier Inn Southend-On-Sea (Thorpe Bay) (6.22 miles)
Ideally located on the seafront, within easy reach of Southend East and Southend Victoria train stations. Local attractions include the historic Pier, Adventure Island Amusement Park, the Sea Life Centre and Cliffs Pavilion. Our Southend-On-Sea ... More | visit websiteCamelia Hotel (6.24 miles)
Located in a superb position on the seafront at Thorpe Bay and commanding unrivalled views of The Thames Estuary. A mile from Southend on Sea, close to both the rail station and the Airport. London ... More | visit website
Roslin Beach Hotel (6.73 miles)
The newly refurbished Roslin Beach Hotel is situated in the peaceful and beautiful village of Thorpe Bay which boasts a fine view of the Thames Estuary, and is situated directly opposite a charming beach which ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Sittingbourne (6.76 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M2 and M20, just 30 minutes drive from the coast of Dover and an hour from central London. For shops and local amenities Sittingbourne town centre is only ... More | visit websiteHamiltons Boutique Hotel (6.79 miles)
Gleneagles Hotel (6.90 miles)
Overlooking the beautiful cliff gardens and with panoramic sea views, the Gleneagles offers 4-star guest accommodation within Southend’s tranquil conservation area. Gleneagles is a Grade II listed building, which has now been completely refurbished, restoring it ... More | visit website
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