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Castles & History

Minster Abbey (St Mary and St Sexburga)

Ancient abbey church on the hill at Minster-on-Sea, founded as a Saxon nunnery, beside the Abbey Gatehouse Museum. Doors open most days, for a few hours.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

What's on here

Eat and drink in Minster

RestaurantsTakeaways

Mr India

Based in Halfway Houses

Family-run Indian restaurant and takeaway at Halfway Houses, with table bookings, collection, island-wide delivery and catering.

Verified Oct 2026

Takeaways

Minster Grill

Based in Minster

Kebab, burger and pizza takeaway on The Broadway, Minster, open every afternoon and evening for collection, delivery and dine-in.

Verified Oct 2026

RestaurantsTakeaways

Koh-I-Noor

Based in Halfway Houses

Indian restaurant and takeaway on Minster Road, Halfway Houses, with eat-in tables, collection and delivery ordered online.

Verified Oct 2026

Restaurants

Banks Restaurant

Based in Minster

British restaurant on Minster Road, Minster, with a seasonal a la carte menu, Sunday roasts and rooms. Bookings by phone.

Verified Oct 2026

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More things to do in Minster

Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out

Leysdown Beach

Leysdown-on-Sea

Shallow sandy family beach at the eastern end of Sheppey, looking out to the Red Sands Forts, in a small resort with shops and arcades.

Family Friendly

Beaches & Coast

Minster Leas Beach

Minster

Gently sloping sand and shingle beach on the north coast of Sheppey at Minster, with a wide promenade, outdoor gym equipment and estuary views.

Family Friendly

Parks & Walks

Elmley National Nature Reserve

Minster

Family-run 3,300-acre National Nature Reserve on Sheppey, with a two-mile entry track, nature trails, marsh birds and hares. Day visits by ticket.