Sheerness Area Guide

If you’re looking for a home close to the seaside and beautiful scenery, a property in Sheerness is the ideal choice. With two Blue Flag beaches, coastal parks, nature reserves and more, Sheerness benefits from easy transport links and a fantastic array of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Welcome to Sheerness

The largest town on the Isle of Sheppey, Sheerness is steeped in history. Once a vital fortress defending the coast against invasion, today, it still has a working port and a picturesque harbour. It's connected to the mainland by the Sheppey Crossing, providing easy access to destinations across the Southeast. With Sheerness and Leysdown beaches close by, it’s got attractions to delight kids and adults of all ages.

Why Sheerness is perfect for families

Property in Sheerness is ideal for families who want to benefit from coastal surroundings, but there are some excellent schools in the area too. The Oasis Academy is well regarded for pupils aged 11 to 18, while for younger kids, there's Queenborough, Minster, Richmond and St Edward's primary schools, to name just a few.

Getting around in Sheerness

Sheerness lies just off the A249, providing easy links to the A2, M2 and M20 towards London, Dover and the south coast. The town’s nearest train stations are Sheerness and Queenborough. Sheerness provides services to London Victoria and St Pancras, with a change at Sittingbourne and journey times of approximately 90 minutes to two hours.

A short history of Sheerness

The fort at Sheerness was first built in naval times to protect the nearby port of Chatham. From the 18th century, Sheerness was home to a naval dockyard that closed in 1960. Today, the town remains an important centre for industry, including car imports, and is a popular spot for visitors due to its beautiful beaches.

Coastal delights in Sheerness

Outdoor attractions around Sheerness are plentiful, including the Barton Point Coastal Park, home to a nature trail, sculpture park, adventure play area and many more family-friendly amenities. Elmley Nature Reserve and Stones Fishing Lakes both offer peaceful days out nearby. There are several sports clubs in Sheerness, including a golf club, football club and rugby club, while the Isle of Sheppey sailing club is also based in the town.

Dining and Entertainment in Sheerness

Aside from its coastal location, property in Sheerness also benefits from restaurants, shops and museums close by. The Blue Town Heritage Centre is home to the Criterion Theatre and an exhibition area showcasing quirky memorabilia and artefacts. There are plenty of choices for dining out, too, including Raise Oriental Buffet, Mem's Mezze and the Arizona Diner. Sheerness is home to trendy micropubs, including the Flying Sheep and the Admirals Arms and more traditional options, including the Queen’s Head and a Wetherspoons, the Belle and Lion.