Isle of Sheppey

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With its shores opening up to industrial and natural areas this is a great place to explore. I parked up beneath the bridge and followed the footpath along the river. There's plenty to see such as the remains of this old boat, its engine which once upon a time propelled it through the water, now idle and covered in seaweed. #Beachbound #Abandoned
Shellness is located on the South Eastern shore of the Isle of Grain, Kent, England. A beach entirely covered with shells it looks across to the mouth of the River Thames. The town of Leysdown on Sea is located a couple of miles away where you can park up as its a worthwhile walk to the beach. There are plenty of views on the way from old beach huts and cottages to abandoned boats. #shells #beach #Beachbound
Park up and stroll along the coastal footpath where erosion of the cliffs has seen these two WWII lookout posts fall onto the beach.
Cycling along the se front from Leysdown on Sea I came across a row of beach cottages, some in a better state of repair than others. This took my eye, full of driftwood, fishing nets and anything the sea had washed up, the place looks a great retreat.
Here's a shot of a WWII EXDO defence post that is located on the eastern tip of the Isle of Sheppey at Shellness. This great piece of art that someone must have taken ages to paint on lent itself to this shot. #abandoned #graffiti #beach
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

3 out of 5
Bearsted Rd Maidstone England
$65 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$79 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,272 reviews)
The hotel was good location, lovely and helpful staff. The only downside is the hotel is old and could do with a refurbishment.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Talbot Lane Gravesend England
$54 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$64 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gravesend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
A/C was very good.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Ashford Road Maidstone England
$84 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$101 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (933 reviews)
Lovely and luxurious

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
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Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this property in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
The room was lovely. The people so friendly couldnt do enough for you absolutely amazing cant wait to go back there

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast
The one of a kind lodge Secret escape (mini Resort )

The one of a kind lodge Secret escape (mini Resort )

Minster on Sea England
Stay at this cabin in Sheerness. Enjoy a fitness center, an in-room coffeemaker, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Blue Town Heritage Centre and Elmley National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
We stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed it tremendously, because this lodge had everything – a jacuzzi, gym, cinema, and barbecue area.Everything was spotless, and the house smelled wonderful, which I especially appreciated since we had small babies with us.Terry was also a fantastic host who never hesitated ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The one of a kind lodge Secret escape (mini Resort )
Cosy Escape Heated Luxury pod and hot tub

Cosy Escape Heated Luxury pod and hot tub

3 out of 5
Sheerness England
Stay at this vacation home in Sheerness. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Elmley National Nature ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay at the Honey Pod. Communication and instructions before arrival were wonderful and made everything so easy. The space itself is compact but has everything you need — a cozy kitchen/lounge area, comfortable bedroom, and clean bathroom. The wood burner hot tub in the garden ...

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Cosy Escape Heated Luxury pod and hot tub
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Popular places to visit

#TroveOnTuesday This is a great little nature reserve with a selection of shepherd huts, popular bird watching destination but absolutely not essential when you’ve got fabulous accommodation like this.

Elmley National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Elmley National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Minster on Sea. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Elmley National Nature Reserve

Leysdown Coastal Park

Leysdown Coastal Park is just one of the places to see in Leysdown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Leysdown Coastal Park

Saint Thomas the Apostle, Harty

Find out about the history of Leysdown with a stop at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Harty. Check out the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this quaint area.

Saint Thomas the Apostle, Harty

Jimmy G's Amusements

Enjoy an outing to Jimmy G's Amusements during your stay in Leysdown-on-Sea. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Jimmy G's Amusements

Minster Gatehouse Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Minster Gatehouse Museum in Minster on Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Minster Gatehouse Museum

Blue Town Heritage Centre

You can enjoy a show at Blue Town Heritage Centre on your trip to Sheerness. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Blue Town Heritage Centre

Cities near Isle of Sheppey

A local landmark.

Rochester

View to the east from the SW corner of this grid square
Photo by Ian Cunliffe (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Faversham

Sunny morning, view of a village and hills with fields, blue sky and white clouds

Sittingbourne

Whitstable Beach as well as a small group of people

Whitstable

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