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 miles15.7 km
- Basildon 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Maidstone 14 miles22.6 km
- Gillingham 8 miles12.8 km
- Grays 18.6 miles30 km
- Chatham 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Ashford 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Dartford 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Canterbury 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Gravesend 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Brentwood 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Sittingbourne 4.3 miles6.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Queenborough Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Queenborough and Halfway Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Halfway Houses Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Sheerness Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sheppey Central Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Minster-on-Sea Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Minster Cliffs Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Iwade Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Minster Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Grain Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Kemsley Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Isle of Grain Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Queenborough
ME11 5DY, ME11 5EW, ME11 5AQ, ME11 5BS, ME11 5JX, ME11 5DR, ME11 5AY, ME11 5PP, ME11 5BJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 11.2 miles18 km
- London City Airport 30.7 miles49.3 km
- Queenborough Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Swale Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Queenborough Ad
- Tonge Barn 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Holiday Inn Sittingbourne 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Quay 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Seven Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Judds Folly Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 8.4 miles13.4 km
- The Hope Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Queenborough
- Queenborough School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Central Beach Beach 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 8.6 miles13.9 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 9 miles14.4 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 9.8 miles15.8 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11 miles17.7 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 11.6 miles18.7 km