Harbours & ports · South East England
Sheerness Harbour
In or near St Mary Hoo.
Sheerness Harbour — a harbour in england south east.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Sheerness Harbour is a named harbour in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Sheerness Harbour is located in South-East England. This working harbour is known for its historical significance and maritime activities. It serves as a commercial port and a recreational area, offering facilities for both fishing and leisure boating. The harbour area provides views of various vessels and the surrounding coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4429, 0.7418
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Sheerness
- Postcode
- ME12 1RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638080 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheerness Harbour?
- Sheerness Harbour is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME12 1RW), in the parish of Sheerness.
- What is Sheerness Harbour?
- Sheerness Harbour — a harbour in england south east.
- How do I get to Sheerness Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME12 1RW.
- Is Sheerness Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Sheerness Harbour is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sheerness Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME12 1RW.