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Queenborough
Queenborough is a town on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Queenborough, 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 Queenborough
Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
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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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Things to do in Queenborough
Places to visit
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Castle Green (Queenborough Castle site)
Public green in Queenborough on the site of Edward III's 14th-century castle, now a scheduled monument. Only low earthworks are visible.
Beaches & Coast
Queenborough Harbour
Harbour on the North Kent shore where the Thames, Medway and Swale meet, run by Queenborough Harbour Trust, with an all-tide landing used by boat trips.
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Guides
GuideBeaches & Coast, Castles & History
Sheerness and Queenborough: dockyard history, the seafront and the harbour
Blue Town Heritage Centre, Barton's Point, Sheerness Beach, Queenborough Harbour and Castle Green, with the practical detail each owner publishes.
Food & drink in Queenborough
Pubs
Admiral’s Arm
Queenborough micropub for craft beer, real ale and gin, with made-to-order pizza and occasional events.
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CafésEvent Venues
Castle Connections
Queenborough community centre with a cafe and halls to hire for parties, classes, exhibitions and performances.
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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 Queenborough
Queenborough 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.
The town was planned around a royal castle. The Kent Archaeological Society says Edward III began the castle in 1361, named the new town after his queen, Philippa, and granted it a borough charter in 1368. Kent’s Historic Environment Record describes a concentric castle built between 1361 and 1375 and demolished in 1650. Only the moat and grass-covered foundations remain, and the site is a scheduled monument. Historic England’s 2006 historic area appraisal of Queenborough covers how the town grew up around it. Visit Swale’s Sheppey leaflet covers sailing and the Isle of Harty Trail.
Getting there and around
Queenborough station is on the Sheerness line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea, and Kent’s Historic Environment Record dates it to 1860. Southeastern’s journey planner gives current routes, times and fares, and journey times depend on the service and the London station.
By road, Visit Swale says the Isle of Sheppey is reached by the Sheppey Crossing (A249) from the M2 and the A2 at Sittingbourne.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Queenborough, 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 Queenborough
Questions about Queenborough
Why is it called Queenborough?
The Kent Archaeological Society says Edward III began a castle here in 1361 and named the planned town after his queen, Philippa. He granted it a borough charter in 1368. The castle was demolished in 1650, according to Kent's Historic Environment Record.
Can you visit Queenborough Castle?
Not as a building. Kent's Historic Environment Record says the castle was demolished in 1650 and that only the moat and grass-covered foundations remain. The site is a scheduled monument. Check Swale Borough Council or Historic England for access details before you go.
Which council covers Queenborough?
Queenborough 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.
Does Queenborough have a train station?
Yes. Queenborough station is on the Sheerness line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea, and Kent's Historic Environment Record dates it to 1860. Journey times depend on the service and the destination, so check Southeastern's journey planner before you travel.
How do I get to Queenborough by road?
Queenborough is on the Isle of Sheppey. Visit Swale says the island is reached by the Sheppey Crossing (A249) from the M2 and the A2 at Sittingbourne. Check a current route planner for live traffic before you travel.
