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Minster
Minster is a town on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, not to be confused with Minster in Thanet. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Minster, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Minster
Garages & MOT
A2 Tyre Supplies
Tyre fitting, MOTs, servicing and mobile fitting from the Sheppey branch on Queenborough Road, part of a small Kent group.
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Builders
Acorn Maintenance Services
Sittingbourne builder specialising in wet rooms and disabled adaptations, plus renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and property maintenance.
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Builders
ARC Glazing
Queenborough window and door installer with a showroom, for aluminium and uPVC windows, bifold doors and rooflights.
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Electricians
Browen Electrical Services
Minster-on-Sea electrician for design, installation, testing, EV charge points and PAT, NICEIC approved and TS Checked.
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Locksmiths
Greymatte Lock and uPVC Repairs
Minster on Sea locksmith with a 24-hour emergency call-out, lock changes, key cutting and uPVC door and window repairs.
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Taxis
iCars
Isle of Sheppey taxi firm based in Minster, with local journeys, airport transfers, wheelchair-accessible cars and app booking.
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Builders
Island Scaffolding
Minster scaffolding contractor, trading since 1967, for commercial and domestic projects across Kent and the South East.
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Things to do in Minster
Places to visit
Parks & Walks
Elmley National Nature Reserve
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.
Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out
Leysdown Beach
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
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.
Beaches & Coast
Minster Leas Beach
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
Guides
GuideBeaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Minster, Leysdown and Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey
Minster Abbey, Minster Leas and Leysdown beaches and Elmley nature reserve on the Isle of Sheppey, with dog rules, parking and opening notes.
Food & drink in Minster
Restaurants
Banks Restaurant
British restaurant on Minster Road, Minster, with a seasonal a la carte menu, Sunday roasts and rooms. Bookings by phone.
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Takeaways
Halfway Grill
Burger and pizza takeaway on Minster Road, Halfway Houses, ordering online for collection or delivery, open every evening.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
Koh-I-Noor
Indian restaurant and takeaway on Minster Road, Halfway Houses, with eat-in tables, collection and delivery ordered online.
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Takeaways
Minster Grill
Kebab, burger and pizza takeaway on The Broadway, Minster, open every afternoon and evening for collection, delivery and dine-in.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
Mr India
Family-run Indian restaurant and takeaway at Halfway Houses, with table bookings, collection, island-wide delivery and catering.
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CafésIndependent Shops
Stones Garden Centre
Minster garden centre and bonsai specialist on Halfway Road, with plants, compost, turf, furniture, a coffee shop and local delivery.
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Town guide
About Minster
Minster is on the Isle of Sheppey, in the borough of Swale, and Swale Borough Council provides local services from its offices at Swale House in Sittingbourne. This page covers Minster on Sheppey, also written Minster-on-Sea or Minster in Sheppey, and not the Minster in Thanet.
Minster Abbey stands in the town. Kent’s Historic Environment Record says the priory was founded in the 7th century by Sexburga, widow of Ercombert of Kent. The church of St Mary and St Sexburga and the Abbey Gatehouse are what remain of the abbey, according to the West Sheppey parish website. The Abbey Gatehouse is Grade I listed and now holds a local history museum on Union Road. Opening times can be limited, so check before you visit.
Getting there and around
By road, Visit Swale says the Isle of Sheppey is reached by the Sheppey Crossing (A249) from the M2 and the A2 at Sittingbourne.
The Sheerness line runs from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea on the island, and Queenborough station is on it. Check Southeastern’s journey planner for current times and fares, and for how best to reach Minster from the station you choose.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Minster, check what is on and find things to do nearby. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live. You can switch to a neighbouring town from the Explore Kent menu.
Map of Minster
Nearby places
Questions about Minster
Is this Minster in Thanet?
No. This page is about Minster on the Isle of Sheppey, in the borough of Swale. There is a separate Minster in Thanet. Minster on Sheppey is sometimes written Minster-on-Sea or Minster in Sheppey.
Which council covers Minster on Sheppey?
Minster is in the borough of Swale, so Swale Borough Council handles local services. The council has its offices at Swale House in Sittingbourne. Swale had about 151,700 residents at the 2021 census, according to the Office for National Statistics.
What is Minster Abbey?
Minster Abbey was a priory founded in the 7th century by Sexburga, widow of Ercombert of Kent, according to Kent's Historic Environment Record. The church and the Abbey Gatehouse are what remain. The gatehouse is Grade I listed and now holds a local history museum.
How do I get to Minster on Sheppey?
By road, Visit Swale says the Isle of Sheppey is reached by the Sheppey Crossing (A249) from the M2 and the A2 at Sittingbourne. By rail, the Sheerness line runs from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea. Check Southeastern's journey planner for current services.
Is there a museum in Minster?
Yes. The Abbey Gatehouse on Union Road holds a local history museum. Historic England lists the gatehouse at Grade I. Opening times can be limited, so check the museum's own listing or website before you visit.
