Top Things to do in Isle of Sheppey
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What to do and see in Isle of Sheppey, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Sheppey, United Kingdom including X-Pilot - Marine A Services, Blue Town Heritage Centre, The Heritage, The Shisha Bar, Admiral's Arm Micropub, St Thomas the Apostle, Harty, Elmley National Nature Reserve - Day Visit, Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum, Barton's Point Coastal Park, Minster Beach.
Restaurants in Isle of Sheppey
1. X-Pilot - Marine A Services
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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. The Heritage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Winner of the prestigious TRIP ADVISOR 2017 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE, Sheppey's First Micropub, and holder of the Cask Marque for superb beer quality and cellarmamship, The Heritage, Sheppeys first micropub is an award winning Micropub that was voted 9th best U.K. Micropub in 2015, as well as winning Swale Council Business of the Year 2015, just 1 year after we opened. With an ever changing cast of craft ales and specialist ciders sourced from microbreweries and cider makers from all across the isles of Britain. With no spirits or food on sale (crisps etc available) and no tv, juke boxes, gaming machines or pool tables and definitely no mobile phones, you will be warmly welcomed and joining in conversations almost as soon as you walk through the door. Visit our Facebook page to keep up with our special events and live music evenings. Quiz night every Wednesday 8pm.
Reviewed By Saddlebagsood
Was out walking my dog, and passed The Heritage along my route. I heard nice music, and chattering, so I looked inside, to see if anyone I knew was in there. The hosts- Melvin & Margaret, immediately invited me inside for a drink, with my boxer dog, Freddy, who absolutely loved all the attention from customers in there, who were all very friendly and welcoming. It’s not often a girl can go somewhere on her own for a drink, and feel comfortable, but I did. I thoroughly enjoyed the unusual drinks on offer, and I think I was a little bit greedy with the spiced cider- which is my favourite. Wonderful, friendly atmosphere, superb service, unusual drinks, a clean toilet, and Margaret even sorted Freddy out with a couple of bowls of water. Brilliant little local business, they do lots of live music here too- well worth popping in.
4. The Shisha Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
A unique social experience, located in coastal Kent on the Isle of Sheppey. An exotic fushion of middle eastern shisha culture with a contemporary cocktail bar atmosphere.
Reviewed By Dansaunders
Good place to chill with friends, owner and staff are great and the Shisha+Drinks are absolutely spot on ????
5. Admiral's Arm Micropub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Swale CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2020 Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019 East Kent CAMRA pub of the year 2019 & Swale CAMRA cider pub of the year 2019. Swale CAMRA Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year 2018. Kent CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2017 Swale CAMRA Pub of the Year 2017 - Runner up. Nautical themed Micropub in Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. 4 real ales, 7 tap lines, craft beer bottle shop. 20 ciders and over 50 gins. Regular quiz night on Thursdays supporting the RNLI Sheerness Lifeboat. Free Cheeseboard and roast potatoes on Sunday. Near the seafront and quay, beautiful setting for a pre beer walk. 10 mins from Queenborough Train Station Tues & Weds, we list that we close at 9pm, it's actually 9pm or later, if we are still serving we stay open later. Pizzas available Thursday - Saturday 6-9pm.
Reviewed By DonnaRichards - Isle of Sheppey, United Kingdom
Happy Halloween to me. Treated myself to a stunning Halloween gin flight before Pizza. Well the gin flight did not dissapoint. A fantastic little selection of gins pared with a lovely fever tree blood orange soda. The zombie blood wasn't to my taste but I'm not a blackcurrant fan but it was horrible, the spiced pumpkin gin was lovely and light but oh my the blood orange gin was fantastic. The garnishes ....... that's a funny story, the orange was perfect, not a liquorice root fan or the star anise. However my other half does ( this is the funny part ), he picked up the whole ( yes the whole ) star anise and popped it in his mouth and crunch. It made my night and I will never let him live it down ???? Now let's move on to the pizzas. I love their cheesy garlic bread, it is to die for, and the pizza bases are super thin and crispy, absolutely lovely and the bacon cheeseburger is epic. I kinda wished they did desserts lol. Staff are fantastic, very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Really make you feel like a regular. Hats off to you all.
6. St Thomas the Apostle, Harty
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Elmley National Nature Reserve - Day Visit
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
9. Barton's Point Coastal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By fleisch2017 - London, United Kingdom
This is only a park by the sea but is a great place to visit for a picnic and to let the kids run around. There is a cafe and a play area, even camping by prior arrangement. Everyone is so friendly there it's like going back in time. Search what's on at Barton Point. Adjoining the park there is a miniature railway which give rides on the train for £1. It's a great place
10. Minster Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By hollydolly666 - London, United Kingdom
We don’t live on the Isle of Sheppey but we have two dogs and like to get out as a family every Sunday for a good long dog walk. A friend of ours suggested here..... SOLD ! Parking is free. The walk is a mixture of beach, pebbles, paths and grass - perfect. The walk takes approx and hour and half and at the end there is small tea hut which is a perfect ending to the walk - especially if it is a little chilly. We have been here a number of times now. Recommend ????
