Queenborough is a small parish on the western end of the Isle of Sheppey in the borough of Swale, Kent, England. It sits beside the tidal creeks and marshes that feed into the River Medway, giving the area a strong coastal character and easy access to rich birdlife and reserves such as Elmley.
Founded as a royal borough with a castle ordered by Edward III in the 14th century, Queenborough has a long maritime history: its harbour, quays and former shipyards shaped local trade for centuries. Today it remains a compact community with boatyards and marinas, a mix of residential and light industry, and a quiet heritage appeal for visitors interested in coastal wildlife and local history.
Postcode districts covering Queenborough
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 9.8 miles
- Basildon 16.5 miles
- Maidstone 14 miles
- Gillingham 8 miles
- Grays 18.6 miles
- Chatham 10.1 miles
- Ashford 19.4 miles
- Dartford 23.2 miles
- Canterbury 17.4 miles
- Gravesend 15.9 miles
- Brentwood 23.8 miles
- Sittingbourne 4.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Queenborough Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Queenborough and Halfway Ward 0.5 miles
- Halfway Houses Built-up area 1 mile
- Sheerness Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Sheppey Central Ward 2.2 miles
- Minster-on-Sea Parish 2.3 miles
- Minster Cliffs Ward 2.3 miles
- Iwade Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Minster Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Grain Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Kemsley Ward 3.4 miles
- Isle of Grain Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Queenborough
ME11 5DS, ME11 5EX, ME11 5BD, ME11 5HL, ME11 5AH, ME11 5JU, ME11 5PP, ME11 5AN, ME11 5BT … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 11.2 miles
- London City Airport 30.7 miles
- Queenborough Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Swale Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Queenborough Ad
- Tonge Barn 4 5.2 miles
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.6 miles
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8.1 miles
- Camelia Hotel 4 8.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Sittingbourne 4 5 miles
- Seven Hotel 8.6 miles
- The Judds Folly Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 8.4 miles
- King Charles Hotel 3 9.4 miles
- Royal Hotel Sheerness 3 2 miles
- Park Inn by Radisson Palace 3 8.5 miles
Schools in Queenborough
- Queenborough School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 2.1 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Central Beach Beach 7.3 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 8.6 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 9 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.2 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 9.6 miles
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.8 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 11.6 miles