Sheppey
Trains to Sheppey and discover Kent’s treasure island, with miles of beautiful beaches, charming seaside towns and lots of fun family-friendly activities
Trains to Sheppey
Take a train to Sheppey and discover Kent’s treasure island, with miles of beautiful beaches, charming seaside towns, great pubs, a host of fun family-friendly activities and a rich heritage to explore. Cut off from the rest of Kent by the Swale tidal channel and estuary, Sheppey is also renowned for its birdwatching and its ancient fossil beds. It’s a great place to get away from it all, just over an hour from London.
Getting here: Take a high speed train from St Pancras International to Sittingbourne.
Fun things to do...
A day at the seaside
Head to the traditional seaside resort of Leysdown-on-Sea for some old-fashioned family fun. It’s got everything you need for the quintessential seaside break - from amusement arcades, fish and chips and ice cream, to a sandy beach that stretches for miles with shallow water perfect for paddling in… and when the night draws in there’s even a cabaret.
A rich heritage
Take a tour around Sheppey to discover the island’s surprisingly rich history. Start at the Blue Town Heritage Centre in Sheerness to learn all about Sheppey’s fascinating maritime past. Nearby you can also visit the Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum.
Enjoy the great outdoors
Sheppey is a bird watcher’s paradise, thanks to the low-lying marshes that cling to the estuary, and even if you’re not a twitcher there’s plenty of lovely countryside to explore. Head to the Swale National Nature Reserve near Shellness for unspoilt beaches that are home to rare butterflies and lots of birdlife.
Make a splash
If you’re looking for an activity-packed adventure spend the day at Barton’s Point Coastal Park near Sheerness, a lovely spot for crab-hunting and fishing, that also counts a model steam railway, a pitch and putt course and a boating lake for canoeing, kayaking and even aqua zorbing amongst its attractions. Also in Sheerness you’ll find the Isle of Sheppey sailing club.
Great deals
Use one of these offers and book your tickets in advance for a cheap day out.