Castles · South East England
Garrison Point Fort
In or near St Mary Hoo.
Garrison Point Fort — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Garrison Point Fort is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Garrison Point Fort is a coastal fortification located in South-East England. It was constructed in the 19th century as part of the coastal defences and is notable for its strategic position overlooking the water. The fort's design reflects the military architecture of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4467, 0.7447
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Sheerness
- Postcode
- ME12 1RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/60770033 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garrison Point Fort?
- Garrison Point Fort is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME12 1RS), in the parish of Sheerness.
- What is Garrison Point Fort?
- Garrison Point Fort — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Garrison Point Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME12 1RS.
- Is Garrison Point Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Garrison Point Fort is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Garrison Point Fort charge admission?
- Garrison Point Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Garrison Point Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME12 1RS.