Pictures of Sheerness
in the county of Kent
About Sheerness
This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Sheerness is the main town on the Isle of Sheppey, it has been a naval centre since the rule of Charles II, though changes brought in over the centuries by ever increasing modern methods of defence, gradually reduced its importance. It is though an ideal place from which to view shipping on the Thames Estuary.
The Sheerness Lifeboat is situated at Garrison Point, visitors here are welcome by appointment. The Sailing Club can be found in the Marine Parade.
The sea front gives Sheerness its unique atmosphere, and in spite of being largely built-up there is a hinterland of pleasant rural areas.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Sheerness
| Isle of Sheppey | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Adventure Island | (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Mr. B's Amusements, Southend-on-Sea | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Kid's Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hadleigh Castle | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Upnor Castle | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Historic Dockyard, Chatham | (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Restoration House | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Charles Dickens Chalet | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Guildhall Museum | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Rochester Cathedral | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Rochester Castle | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Leeds Castle | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Zoo, Basildon | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Allington Castle | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in SheernessAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Sheerness
Shoeburyness, in the county of Essex (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction N)
Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay.
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Upchurch, in the county of Kent (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SW)
This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560.
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Westcliff-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)
The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns.
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Leysdown-on-Sea, in the county of Kent (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)
This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from.
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Southend-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction N)
Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages.
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Leigh-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NW)
At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings.
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Lynsted, in the county of Kent (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S)
A charming, restful place in what is known as cherry-orchard country, and although the cherries are still here, arable farming has taken over much of the land.
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Canvey Island, in the county of Essex (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW)
With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination.
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Faversham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)
There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages.
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Burnham-on-Crouch, in the county of Essex (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N)
Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea.
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Higham, in the county of Kent (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction W)
An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious...
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Leeds, in the county of Kent (14.9 miles, 24.1 km, direction SW)
For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds.
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Chilham, in the county of Kent (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE)
Chilham is a place of extraordinary serenity, it is both picturesque and pleasant, a lovely place to spend a perfectly peaceful day or a quiet, romantic weekend.
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Gravesend, in the county of Kent (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction W)
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.
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Canterbury, in the county of Kent (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction SE)
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English...
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Sheerness-on-Sea Station | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Queenborough Station | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S) |
| M2 Junction 5 | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW) |
| M2 Junction 4 | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW) |
| London City Airport | (30.8 miles, 49.5 km, direction W) |
| Lydd Airport | (34.6 miles, 55.7 km, direction S) |
| Sheerness to London | (38.7 miles, 62.3 km, direction W) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sheerness
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sheerness center |
| Shurland Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE) |
| Camelia Hotel | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N) |
| The Gleneagles Hotel | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction N) |
| The Beaumont | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction S) |
| Ilfracombe House Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NW) |
| Tower Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW) |
| The Westcliff Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW) |
| Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S) |
| The Balmoral Hotel | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW) |
| Essex County Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Sheerness |
