Historic pubs · South East England
The Ship Public House
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
The Ship Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fort Apache · 0.3 km
About
The Ship Public House is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Medway Estuary & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ship Public House is a pub located in the unparished area of Medway, South-East England, postcode ME7. It is owned by Punch Pubs and is situated near significant natural designations, including the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI, the Kent Downs AONB, and the RAMSAR-listed Medway Estuary & Marshes. Visitors can expect a typical pub environment, serving drinks and light refreshments in a setting that highlights the region's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3922, 0.5674
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME7 2AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Nearest railway station
- Fort Apache — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26558171 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ship Public House?
- The Ship Public House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME7 2AH), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is The Ship Public House?
- The Ship Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Ship Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Fort Apache, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME7 2AH.
- Who owns The Ship Public House?
- The Ship Public House is owned by Punch Pubs.
- Is The Ship Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Ship Public House is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Ship Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Fort Apache, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME7 2AH.