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Beaches Β· South East England

Shellness Beach

In or near Warden.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendlyβ˜… 4.4 Β· 185 Google reviews

Shellness Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Nudist on Sea Wall - geograph.org.uk - 1019440

David Anstiss β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Whitstable Β· 6.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shellness Beach is a beach on the coast of Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Sittingbourne and Sheppey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 6.5 km away. Postcode area ME12.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Swale SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
  • Ramsar wetland: The Swale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shellness Beach is located in Leysdown, Kent, in South-East England. It is part of the Swale Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a Ramsar wetland site.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3779, 0.9469
County
Kent
District
Swale
Parish
Leysdown
Postcode
ME12 4RL
Parliamentary constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Nearest railway station
Whitstable β€” 6.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Muswell Manor

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Muswell Manor Holiday Park

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Short Brothers Statue by Muswell Manor, Shellness Road, Isle of Sheppey - geograph.org.uk - 5035943πŸ“· 5

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Where to eat & stay near Shellness Beach

Places to stay

Short Brothers Statue by Muswell Manor, Shellness Road, Isle of Sheppey - geograph.org.uk - 5035943πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Muswell Manor Holiday Park

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β†— muswellmanor.co.uk
Leysdown-on-Sea beach - geograph.org.uk - 2003630πŸ“· 5

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Priory Hills Touring Park

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Park Avenue, Leysdown-on-Sea - geograph.org.uk - 3756614πŸ“· 5

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Park Avenue Holiday Village

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Park Avenue, Leysdown-on-Sea - geograph.org.uk - 3756614πŸ“· 5

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Priory Hill Chalet Park

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Leysdown-on-Sea beach - geograph.org.uk - 2003634πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Priory Hills Caravan Park

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Blocked exit route from beach at Leysdown - geograph.org.uk - 6034919πŸ“· 5

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Places to eat & drink

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India Royal

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Mechanics Arms, Faversham, Pub Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2027815πŸ“· 5

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Mechanics Arms

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The Corner Tap, Faversham - geograph.org.uk - 5467232πŸ“· 5

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The Limes

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Former shop, 201, The Street - geograph.org.uk - 5366005πŸ“· 5

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White Horse Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shellness Beach?
Shellness Beach is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME12 4RL), in the parish of Leysdown.
What is Shellness Beach?
Shellness Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shellness Beach?
The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME12 4RL.
Is Shellness Beach a protected site?
Yes β€” Shellness Beach is part of the The Swale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Shellness Beach free to visit?
Yes, Shellness Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Shellness Beach?
The nearest railway station is Whitstable, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME12 4RL.