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Looking towards Minster Cliffs and the Leas Minster, Isle of Sheppey

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.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Sheerness

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	Roslin Beach Hotel Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N) With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, fitness facilities, treatment rooms, and free parking. The hotel restaurant serves fresh ingredients and produce ... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Camelia Hotel Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N) Located on the seafront at Thorpe Bay, with views of The Thames Estuary, Camelia Hotel is just one mile from Southend on Sea. It has good food, free Wi-Fi and free parking.... More info and book online.. Price from £47.00
	Beaches Guest House Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction N) Set directly on the seafront at Thorpe Bay, this award-winning guest house is just a mile from centre of Southend. Many rooms offer wonderful sea views, whilst all have free Wi-Fi.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	The Waverley Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction N) Situated on Eastern Esplanade, overlooking the Thames Estuary, The Waverley offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. With sea views and cooked breakfasts, the hotel has bedrooms with flat-screen TVs.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Pebbles Guest House Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction N) Situated on Eastern Esplanade, overlooking Southend Beach, Pebbles Guest House offers wonderful sea views and cooked breakfasts. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a sun terrace.... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00

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Nearby 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)