Welcome to Grain

Grain Kent is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the Isle of Grain, which is a peninsula that extends into the Thames Estuary. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its rich history and natural beauty. Grain Kent is surrounded by marshland and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, seals, and other marine life.

One of the main attractions in Grain Kent is the Grain Tower Battery, which was built in the mid-19th century to protect the Thames Estuary from invasion. The tower was decommissioned in the 1950s and is now open to the public as a museum. Visitors can explore the tower and learn about its history, as well as enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area.

Grain Kent is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which allow visitors to explore the beautiful countryside and coastline. The village is located on the Saxon Shore Way, which is a long-distance footpath that follows the coast from Gravesend to Hastings. There are also several nature reserves in the area, including the RSPB Northward Hill reserve, which is home to a variety of birds and other wildlife. Overall, Grain Kent is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, nature, and culture.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Rose Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Mackay	Rose Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1AW 01795663012 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
Richmond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Helen Evemy	Unity Street Sheerness Kent ME12 2ET 1795662891
Queenborough School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Howard	Edward Road Queenborough Kent ME11 5DF 1795662574 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
Halfway Houses Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Fordyce	Danley Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3AP 1795662875 School Website
Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Booth	Head Office East Site Minster Road Minster Kent ME12 3JQ 01795873591 School Website
The Stefan Taye School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colleen Hiller	18-20 Marina Drive Minster-On-Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2DP 1795873372 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 2.23 Miles

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

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 4.93 Miles

Southend Central Clifftown Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB 5.55 Miles

Westcliff-On-Sea Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 7SB 5.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 1.75 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 2.00 Miles
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 2.50 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 2.50 Miles
Victor Hire Ltd 01795 872103 139 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 3.95 Miles
Liberty Limos 07971 653812 102 Minster Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JH 3.95 Miles
Master Taxis 01702 300300 15 Lifstan Way, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2YA 5.20 Miles
My Town Cabs 01702 616263 Adventure Island, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE 5.25 Miles
Getaway Private Hire 01702 309488 6 Manilla Road, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2TS 5.33 Miles
Associated Star Cars Ltd 01702 611611 19 Southchurch Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS1 2RR 5.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Penny Stores Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blue Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hope Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thames Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sheerness Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sheerness Post Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Georges Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
First Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street East Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Presbytery Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellesley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Village Hall 01634 270791	Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent ME3 0BY
Sheppey Healthy Living Centre 01795 585105	Sheppey Hlc, Royal Road Off The Broadway Sheerness Kent ME12 1HH
The Om Medical Centre 01795 580402	The Om Medical Centre Wood Street Sheerness,Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME12 1UA
St Georges Medical Centre 01795 582880	St Georges Medical Centre 55 St Georges Avenue Sheerness Kent ME12 1QU
Sheerness Health Centre 01795 580909	Sheerness Health Centre 250-262 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Marine Parade
48/49 Marine Parade
Southend On Sea
SS1 2EN
01702 618 915
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wellpets Vets Kent
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.68 miles

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Medivet Sheerness
7 Minster Road Minster On Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3JD 01795 662578 sheerness@medivet.co.uk Website 3.66 miles
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Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 3.72 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 4.46 miles

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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Shoebury
9 St. Andrews Road Shoeburyness Southend-On-Sea Essex SS3 9JA 01702 299554 shoebury@ehvg.co.uk Website 5.78 miles
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Southend-On-Sea Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 4, Blyth House 535 Southchurch Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 2AY 01702 466 718 southendonsea@vets4pets.com Website 5.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 5.65 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.

Location what3words tube.organ.ants

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 8.63 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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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 9.58 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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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 10.25 miles

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 10.57 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 10.95 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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