Welcome to Burntwick Island

Burntwick Island is a small island located off the coast of Kent, England. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and rolling hills. The island is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors to Burntwick Island can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and fishing.

Despite its small size, Burntwick Island has a rich history. The island was once home to a thriving fishing community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the many fishing huts and boats that dot the coastline. In the 19th century, the island was also used as a quarantine station for ships arriving from overseas, and many of the old quarantine buildings still stand today. Visitors to Burntwick Island can learn more about the island's history by visiting the local museum, which features exhibits on the island's past.

Today, Burntwick Island is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The island's peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural beauty make it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Whether you're looking to explore the island's rugged coastline, take a leisurely stroll through the countryside, or simply soak up the sun on one of the island's many beaches, Burntwick Island has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 8.9°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Espley	Forge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AE 1634388416 School Website
Stoke Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lorna Rimmer	Allhallows Road Lower Stoke Rochester Kent ME3 9SL 01634270428 School Website
Lower Halstow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tara Deevoy	School Lane Lower Halstow Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7ES 01795842344 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fay Cordingley	High Street Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent ME3 0BS 01634270341 School Website
Queenborough School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Howard	Edward Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF 1795662574 School Website
West Minster Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Hazel Brewer	St George's Avenue Sheerness Kent ME12 1ET 01795662178 School Website
Iwade School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katrine Stewart	School Lane Iwade Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8RS 01795472578 School Website
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Wakefield	New Road Sheerness Kent ME12 1BW 1795662708 School Website
Brogdale Cic Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca O’Neill	The Stables, Culnells Farm School Lane Iwade ME9 8QJ 1795844849 School Website
Rose Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Mackay	Rose Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1AW 01795663012 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Queenborough Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB 3.20 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 3.66 Miles

Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 3.89 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 4.44 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 4.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 3.51 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 3.70 Miles
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 3.98 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 3.98 Miles
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 4.21 Miles
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 4.39 Miles
Voyager Cabs 01795 474444 5 Menin Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TP 4.60 Miles
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 4.64 Miles
Victor Hire Ltd 01795 872103 139 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 4.70 Miles
Liberty Limos 07971 653812 102 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 4.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ham Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Middle Stoke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Stoke Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rushenden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
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Lower Halstow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Upper Stoke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Schools No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upchurch Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Souths Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queenborough Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queensway Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Motney Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery, High Street Queenborough Isle Of Shep 01795 583828	The Surgery High Street Queenborough Isle Of Sheppy Kent ME11 5AQ
Davies Cgj 01634 271347	The Village Hall Mallard Way Lower Stoke Rochester Kent ME3 9ST
Village Hall 01634 270791	Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent ME3 0BY
Shaunak Ln 01634 231423	56 Oak Lane Upchurch Rainham Gillingham Kent ME9 7AU
Iwade Health Centre	1 Monins Road Iwade Sittingbourne ME9 8TY

Local Stores

Isle of Grain
27 High Street
Isle Of Grain
Rochester
Kent
ME3 0BJ
01634 272819
Store Website
3.09 miles

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SPAR Hoo
11 - 17 Church Street
Hoo
ME3 9AH
01634 250131
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 3.57 miles

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Wellpets Vets Kent
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 4.08 miles

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Medivet Sheerness
7 Minster Road Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3JD 01795 662578 sheerness@medivet.co.uk Website 4.38 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - High Halstow Surgery
Christmas Lane High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SW 01634 255155 Highhalstowinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 4.74 miles

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Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery
Grove Dairy Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY 01795500707 enquiries@bobbinghillvets.co.uk 4.93 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
6A The Broadway Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2RN 01795 876800 admin.minster@wellpets.co.uk Website 5.30 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 6.59 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 8.77 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 8.77 miles

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Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 9.80 miles

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 10.89 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 11.09 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-4.8°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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