Top Things to do in Isle of Sheppey
Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Isle of Sheppey, England
Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Sheppey, United Kingdom including X-Pilot - Marine A Services, Blue Town Heritage Centre, St Thomas the Apostle, Harty, Elmley National Nature Reserve - Day Visit, Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum, Eastchurch Aviation Museum, Whelan's.
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1. X-Pilot - Marine A Services
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
X-Pilot, Kent's Classic Pilot Vessel, offers tours to the Redsand Towers from Queenborough All Tide Landing. As the Official Supply Vessel for Project Redsand, the charitable organisation restoring the Maunsell Fort, we are able to get closer and therefore offer a more dramatic experience than other vessels.
2. Blue Town Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By kevinsC3408TL
Great variety of information and artefacts, and very well informed friendly volunteers. It deserves to be better known. There's a small team room too. And one of the few surviving music halls.
3. St Thomas the Apostle, Harty
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
St Thomas the Apostle Church is located in the small hamlet of Harty, in the east of the Isle of Sheppey. The quaint church is without electricity, giving the church its period feel! Harty church is a grade II listed building dating back to around the 11th or 12th Century. Come and join our warm and friendly services, we are looking forward to meeting you…
Reviewed By JMWKent - Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
Harty is a wonderful place to visit, so peaceful and far away from the crowds. The church is beautiful and typical of a country church. Check out the famous chest which was stolen by thieves and returned to the church when somebody recognised it at an auction. The chest is unfortunately now behind iron gates to keep it secure but you can still see it. I believe it dates back to the 1600's. There are many walks/trails around Harty where you can take in the bird life and if you fancy something to eat or a drink, the Harty Ferry Inn offers a wide choice and lovely views over the estuary. A perfect place for a walk and a summer drink (obviously when lockdown allows). This is one of my favourite places to visit on the Isle of Sheppey and well worth a visit. If you are lucky to visit in May/June check out the Flower Festival which runs over a weekend and is an ideal place to meet some of the local people and sample some homemade goodies and crafts. They usually have a live band playing, plenty to see and do.
4. Elmley National Nature Reserve - Day Visit
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Note: This is the page for day visitors to the Nature Reserve. For overnight stays in the cottage and Shepherd's Huts, there is a separate TripAdvisor page - Elmley Nature Reserve Stays. £5 Per car. Or join Friends of Elmley £20 a year. Elmley is a huge National Nature Reserve renowned for wildlife. At Elmley you are likely to see water birds wading in the ponds, magnificent birds of prey soaring above, hares bounding across the meadows, as well as a butterflies, dragonflies and bees exploring the waterways and wildflowers. If you're lucky you might spot a watervole hiding among the reeds or a grass-snake basking by the ponds. Elmley is also crammed full of heritage and history: Discover the house where King James II was imprisoned in 1688, the remains of a Victorian village and the marshes that inspired Dickens' Great Expectations.The traditional Kentish barn is available for hire for weddings and events.Escape to Elmley, only one hour from London, and enjoy walking, bird watching, photography or simply relaxing in the magnificent scenery.
Reviewed By 524markr - London, United Kingdom
We, 4 adults and one very keen 7yr old ornithologist, had a great afternoon walking round Elmley accompanied by our guide, Abby. The weather was perfect, the views and the sky were fantastic. We learnt and saw a lot, and most importantly saw a barn owl. We plan to return and stay.
5. Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By austink3
What a fantastic little gem, based in a fantastic old building, well worth a visit, cramped to the rafters with historic items, with friendly volunteers.
6. Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 662brucel - Faversham, United Kingdom
This is a hidden gem full of amazing insights into the birth of Aviation and friendly helpful guides with a wealth of knowledge. I am so looking forward to visiting it again after the present situation eases.
7. Whelan's
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By SimeyWimey - Whitstable, United Kingdom
Great place with an amazing selection of ornaments, planters and features to suit all pockets. They also sell paint for your purchases. Difficult not to buy something. So much to choose from!
