Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sheerness

Sheerness is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 11,938 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 39 parks, 35 forts & heritage, 32 churches and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Garrison Point Fort (2 km), Barton's Point Coastal Park (2 km) and Grain Fort (4 km).

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Sheerness, Kent
Sheerness, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sheerness at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 11,938
Coordinates
51.4404° N, 0.7625° E
Places within 50 km
137 (137 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Sheerness

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sheerness: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Sheerness

93 parks within 100 km of Sheerness. The closest is Barton's Point Coastal Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Sheerness

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sheerness. The closest is Garrison Point Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sheerness

60 churches within 100 km of Sheerness. The closest is Southend Pier (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sheerness

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sheerness. The closest is Oare Marshes (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Sheerness

16 treks within 100 km of Sheerness. The closest is The Broomway (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sheerness

11 museums within 100 km of Sheerness. The closest is The Historic Dockyard Chatham (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sheerness

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sheerness
  2. 2 km Barton's Point Coastal Park · park, Kent
  3. 7 km Isle of Sheppey · river spot, Kent
  4. 20 km Slough Fort · fort, Kent
  5. 7 km Grain Fort · fort, Kent
  6. 3 km Garrison Point Fort · fort, Kent
  7. 2 km Back to Sheerness

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How to reach Sheerness

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sheerness by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3993Barton's Point Coastal Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3567Garrison Point Fort (2 km)
    Churches3260Southend Pier (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1423Oare Marshes (17 km)
    Treks516The Broomway (22 km)
    Museums411The Historic Dockyard Chatham (21 km)
    Beaches & coast37Egypt Bay Beach (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Detling Hill (25 km)
    Temples14Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Nasir Mosque (19 km)
    Caves02Margate Caves (55 km)
    Other attractions02Down House (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (8 km)
    Waterfalls01Mudchute Park and Farm (67 km)

    Sheerness: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sheerness?

    Garrison Point Fort (fort, about 2 km), Barton's Point Coastal Park (park, about 2 km), Grain Fort (fort, about 4 km), Isle of Sheppey (river spot, about 8 km), Slough Fort (fort, about 11 km), Milton Creek Country Park (park, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sheerness?

    137 places on Spotwander: 39 parks, 35 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest park to Sheerness?

    Barton's Point Coastal Park, about 2 km by road; Milton Creek Country Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sheerness?

    Garrison Point Fort, about 2 km by road; Grain Fort (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sheerness?

    Southend Pier, about 12 km by road; Holy Trinity, Southchurch (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sheerness?

    Start in Sheerness, visit Barton's Point Coastal Park, then Isle of Sheppey, then Slough Fort, then Grain Fort, then Garrison Point Fort, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sheerness?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Sheerness

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sheerness’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sheerness on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.