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Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out

Leysdown Beach

Family Friendly

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.

About Leysdown Beach

The nearest car park has 269 spaces about 200 metres away. The 362 bus stops on Leysdown Road. Seafront toilets are open from Easter to September; RNLI lifeguards cover the beach in summer only. Dogs are banned from the beach between May and September.

Accessibility

Two access points to the beach with steps and ramps with handrails.

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

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

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

Halfway Grill

Based in Halfway Houses

Burger and pizza takeaway on Minster Road, Halfway Houses, ordering online for collection or delivery, open every evening.

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

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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.

Beaches & Coast

Minster Leas Beach

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

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Castles & History

Minster Abbey (St Mary and St Sexburga)

Minster

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.