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Dust off your bike to explore Sheppey this sparkling winter

Take a look at the new walking and cycling map from Explore Kent of the Isle of Sheppey

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Top Places to Visit in Faversham

Experience all that Faversham has to offer - here are some top suggestions.

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Faversham Vlog - Best Day Trip From London

Join Vlogger Shanu on a day out in Faversham from London

Raybel At The Head Of The Creek

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Raybel and Dolphin Barge Museum Return to Sittingbourne

Completing the restoration of the Thames Sailing Barge Raybel at Milton Creek

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Sheppey's Seafront Champions

A dedicated daily beach cleaning service on the bathing beaches on Sheppey and valued volunteers.

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Sheppey Bridge to Old Elmley Dock

Sheppey Crossing to Elmley Dock and back, one of my favourite walks, read on to see why?

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Support High Street Recovery - Rediscover our Street Markets

Remember the saying ‘you never know how much you will miss something until it has gone’?

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Plan a Faversham Staycation

Faversham is a quaint, medieval, creekside town, perfect town for a short break.

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Ritchie's Rambles - Lower Halstow (4km / 2.5 miles)

Stroll along the Saxon Shore Way taking in the old Eastwood’s brickworks and fruit tree orchards of Lower Halstow.

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Elmley Nature Reserve adapts to hotel-style accommodation

Boutique hotel-style accommodation, with individual rooms now available at Elmley Nature Reserve

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Keeping Active

Information on the new Tier system and how you can Keep Active.

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Experience Sailing the Historic Sailing Barge Edith May

Join Tiller & Wheel CIC aboard the historic sailing barge Edith May

Be Inspired By New Simply Sheppey Community Podcasts

Treasure Hunting on the Isle of Sheppey - Nicola Webster @Sheppey Sea Glass

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Celebrating Wetlands in Swale

It’s time to put Swale’s wetlands on your to visit list.

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Wild swimming on the shores of the Isle of Sheppey

Simply Sheppey Podcast story brings to life the wild swimming experience on Sheppey shores.

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Sharks and crocodiles found on Sheppey beaches!

The ancient tropical paradise on the Isle of Sheppey where you can find fossils 52-48 million years old.

Kent’s New Free Heritage E-Badge Scheme Allows Time Travel - Wheels of Time

Kent’s New Free Heritage E-Badge Scheme Allows Time Travel

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Another Great Year For Sheppey's Beaches

Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for Sheppey Bathing Beaches in 2021

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On Staycation? NHS Away From Home

Please choose the right NHS service to ensure you get the right care when you need it.

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Wild Classroom activities in the Faversham area

Are you looking for something a little different? An unusual offering for a party, educational trip or team building experience perhaps? You are in the right place!

Sheerness Clock Tower Plan Snip

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Sheerness Clocktower Restoration - Project Update 22nd September

A full restoration program of the clock feature and internal operating equipment and full quality assurance.

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Remains of Roman town's temple open to the public

The foundations of Romano-British temple reconstructed in Newington

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Sheerness Clocktower Removal Update - Time Lapse Video

Update on the week long dismantling, removal and transfer of the Sheerness Coronation Memorial Clock

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Farm Animal Experiences near Faversham

Experience a calm and peaceful space and enjoy the company of the friendliest mini animals

Sheerness The Crescent Snip October 2021

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Sheerness Clock Tower Update October 2021

Coming soon! Historic images of the clocktower, alongside information on its history and the restoration project

Clocktower Hoarding A 8 Nov 2021

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Sheerness Clocktower Update November

Latest images from the restoration in Derby and Sheerness

Clocktower Standalone Metal Work

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Sheerness Clocktower Restoration December 2021

Restoration work continues on the 119-year old Sheerness Coronation Memorial Clocktower

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Experience Kent's Heritage Coast - Isle of Sheppey, Faversham and Sittingbourne

The Swale area of north Kent has the longest stretch of coastline in the county to explore.

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The Criterion Blue Town - it's future and the story of an interesting past in an article from Jenny Hurkett.

Plans for 2022 - 23 and the interesting story of The Criterion.

Sittingbourne Heritage Museum

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Latest From Sittingbourne Heritage Museum

During the winter seasonal closure, the volunteers at Sittingbourne Heritage museum continue to champion the town's heritage.

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Fit and Happy in Faversham

If you’re looking to improve your health and well-being , then Faversham has plenty of facilities and businesses to help you along the way.

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Sheerness Clocktower Restoration Latest – 27th January 2022

It has been 4 months since the Sheerness Coronation Memorial Clock was removed from its home in the heart of Sheerness

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Royal Visit to Sheppey - Sheppey Matters and Elmley Nature Reserve - Film and Images Shared

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit to Sheppey Wednesday 2nd February 2022.

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The Ferry House - Executing A Chic Valentine's Day Wedding Blog

A guide to keep your Valentine’s Day wedding stylish and chic, tips from The Ferry House approved suppliers

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Connect and Engage With Nature and Stay at Elmley Nature Reserve in 2022

Elmley offers visitors of all ages the chance to experience and enjoy nature, for a visit or staying overnight.

Clock Base And Tower Green March 2022

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Sheerness Clocktower Restoration - March Update

Work has started on the reassembly of the many parts of the clocktower, now in all its green glory with red and 22.5 carat gold leaf

New Layout At The Criterion

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Its Lift Off at The Criterion Blue Town

After 2 years of fund raising and many setbacks our lift will be installed on the 21st of March.

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New Season at The Ferry House

From calving at the farm, new life in the Isle of Harty fields, spring is an exciting time at The Ferry House

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Expressions of Interest for Leisure and Catering Concession at Barton's Point Coastal Park

Swale Borough Council seek new concession operator subject to agreement to commence from 1 October 2022

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Coming Home - Return of Sheerness Clock Tower - Date Set

The Coronation Clock Tower in Sheerness will be coming home next month - latest from Swale Borough Council

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The Faversham Charters and Magna Carta Exhibition

Faversham’s unique collection of medieval and later charters on display, as a permanent exhibition

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Faversham Car Club Scheme Launched With Hiyacar

Hiyacar provide a pay as you go system with online booking where users can sign up for free.

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Join the Refill Revolution

By simply refilling your cup, bottle or even during your grocery shop, you can help local businesses and reduce pollution

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Summer time in the gardens

Summer time in Mount Ephraim Gardens now that it is beginning to feel a lot like summer and the gardens are looking glorious!

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Swale Everyday Trips

Improving Swale roads, streets, cycle tracks, pavements & footpaths to enable walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday trips

Sheppey Light Railway Map

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Sheppey Light Railway Greenway Project

A vision for the future built on our past - restoring the Sheppey Light Railway into an off-road greenway for walking, wheeling & cycling, linking towns and villages from Queenborough to Leysdown

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Nature & Wildlife

Be Bird Wise And Take A Walk On The Wild Side Around Faversham

Faversham’s position on The Swale makes it a haven for wildlife throughout the year and great coastal walking close to town.

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Faversham Pub Achieves Two AA Rosettes

The Phoenix Tavern is currently Faversham’s only town centre establishment with the prestigious two Rosette AA accolade.

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Discover and Enjoy Faversham Monopoly Board Walks

You want to play the game, but first it’s time to walk the walk! That’s every road, street, alleyway, nook and cranny that will appear on the Faversham Monopoly Board!

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Monks Granary - Standard Quay - Shopping in History

Did you know? Monks Granary at Standard Quay, Faversham is the oldest warehouse still in use in this country.