Minster-on-Sea Map

Detailed Street Map of Minster-on-Sea Kent & Guide to the Town

Minster-on-Sea Map Kent: Interactive map of Minster-on-Sea, displaying the town situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Minster-on-Sea and a Minster-on-Sea town centre map, showing the Sheppey Community Hospital.

Other facilities in Minster-on-Sea, some of which may also be visible on the map are Minster Abbey, The Abbey Hotel, Co-op Food Minster, The Playa Bar and Restaurant, The Abbey Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Sexburgha, The Beach Bar, Minster Gatehouse Museum, Minster Library, Minster Post Office, Tesco Express, Central Surgery Minster, Minster Pharmacy, Sheppey Community Hospital, Bartons Point Coastal Park, Minster Working Men's Club, Minster Tandoori, Spice Lounge, The Harps Inn, The White House pub, Hillside Dental Surgery, The Glen Park, Sheppey Glass & Glazing, Abbey View Funeral Directors, Island Fish Bar, Top Grill, Hair by Design, Minster Chiropody Clinic, Minster Veterinary Surgery, Sheppey Leisure Complex, Island Homes Estate Agents, St George's Primary School, Costa Coffee, Iceland Foods, Coral Bookmakers, Barnardo's Charity Shop, Debra Furniture & Electrical, A1 Barbers, The Little Potting Shed, Eastchurch Aviation Museum, The Minster Club, Legends Hair Studio, Londis Minster, A Cut Above Hair & Beauty, Tesco ATM, House of Hair, St Peter's Catholic Church, Minster Chinese Takeaway, Sound & Vision, Minster Launderette, All Saints Church Hall.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Halfway, Sheerness, Queenborough, Eastchurch, Warden, Leysdown-on-Sea, Harty, Elmley, Rushenden, Lower Halstow, Iwade, Bobbing, Kemsley, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Murston, Bapchild, Tonge, Upchurch, Borden, Newington, Hartlip, Rainham, Lower Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Minster Marshes, Bay View, Scrapsgate, Neats Court, Bayford, Warden Bay, Leysdown Marshes, Teynham, Conyer, Norton, Doddington, Lynsted, Oare, Faversham, Boughton-under-Blean, Graveney, Eastling, Rodmersham, Milstead, Bredgar, Lower Road, Perry Court, Selling.

Minster-on-Sea is a laid-back seaside town on the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent. Known for its lovely beach, cliff-top views and a friendly, almost villagey feel, it's the sort of place that sees a quiet buzz in the summer months and a calm, easy pace the rest of the year. There's a good mix of older charm and modern conveniences, making it a comfortable spot to live or visit for the weekend.

The town's history goes back well over a thousand years, with its roots firmly planted in religious tradition. Minster Abbey, originally founded in 664 AD by Queen Seaxburh, played a major role in the early Christian landscape of the region. Through the centuries, the abbey's presence helped shape the area, and the current church still stands as a proud reminder of Minster's early significance. Over time, it developed into a small port and fishing settlement, with farming and later tourism giving the area its character.

There's plenty to enjoy in and around Minster itself. The beach is a top draw, especially during warm weather – ideal for strolls, sandcastle building and watching the sea roll in. Local parks like The Glen are popular for picnics, and the surrounding countryside offers plenty of walking trails. A good selection of pubs, cafés and shops serve locals and visitors alike. In the surrounding areas, you've got historic gems like Elmley Nature Reserve and Queenborough's old town to wander around. Not far off are National Trust properties such as Belmont House and Gardens, and English Heritage's intriguing Sittingbourne Heritage Museum.

Kent as a whole is absolutely brimming with days out. You've got castles galore – Leeds Castle being one of the most photogenic anywhere – and plenty of sleepy villages and scenic walking routes. The Kent Downs are great for a ramble, and Canterbury's only an hour or so away if you fancy a bit more city-style history. Whitstable, Margate and Broadstairs offer classic seaside vibes, while the countryside hides dozens of hidden gems, from vineyards to ancient woods.

Getting to and around Minster-on-Sea is straightforward enough. The town has its own railway station with services linking to Sittingbourne and then on to London or the Kent coast. Roads are decent, with the A249 crossing the Swale to the mainland. If you're coming by car, it's an easy route from the M2 or M20. The nearest airport is London Southend, with Gatwick also within reasonable driving distance. Buses connect the town to Sheerness and Sittingbourne, so public transport is handy for day-to-day needs.

Kent itself is a county packed with variety. Often called the Garden of England, it's dotted with orchards, oast houses and old market towns. Whether you're into grand castles, charming coastline or rambling countryside, you'll find it here. The county blends the historical with the modern in a way that gives each town and village its own flavour, and Minster-on-Sea is no exception – part of that wider Kentish tapestry that's steeped in stories and never short on character.

Some More Nearby Places: Halfway, Sheerness, Queenborough, Eastchurch, Warden, Leysdown-on-Sea, Harty, Elmley, Rushenden, Lower Halstow, Iwade, Bobbing, Kemsley, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Murston, Bapchild, Tonge, Upchurch, Borden, Newington, Hartlip, Rainham, Lower Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Minster Marshes, Bay View, Scrapsgate, Neats Court, Bayford, Warden Bay, Leysdown Marshes, Teynham, Conyer, Norton, Doddington, Lynsted, Oare, Faversham, Boughton-under-Blean, Graveney, Eastling, Rodmersham, Milstead, Bredgar, Lower Road, Perry Court, Selling.

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