The Isle of Grain sits at the eastern tip of the Hoo Peninsula where the River Medway meets the River Thames, within the unitary authority of Medway in Kent. Much of the area is reclaimed salt marsh and mudflat, making it an important stronghold for waders and wildfowl, with nearby reserves such as Oare Marshes and Northward Hill noted for birdwatching.
Despite its wild edges, the Isle of Grain has a pronounced industrial and military history: 20th‑century refineries, a large power station and an LNG terminal reshaped the shoreline, and surviving defences like Grain Tower recall its strategic role guarding the estuary. Today the small local community reflects a mix of rural life, conservation interest and the lingering presence of heavy industry.
Postcode districts covering Isle of Grain
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Bexley 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Basildon 13.1 miles21 km
- Chelmsford 21.8 miles35 km
- Maidstone 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Gillingham 7.5 miles12 km
- Grays 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Chatham 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Ashford 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dartford 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Canterbury 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Gravesend 13.7 miles22 km
Neighbouring places
- Grain Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Wallend Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- All Saints Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Allhallows Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sheerness Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Stoke Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Queenborough Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Halfway Houses Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Queenborough and Halfway Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- St. Mary Hoo Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Kingsnorth Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Minster Cliffs Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Isle of Grain
ME3 0AE, ME3 0DN, ME3 0DQ, ME3 0EL, ME3 0AG, ME3 0DL, ME3 0BT, ME3 0EN, ME3 0DX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 8.4 miles13.5 km
- London City Airport 28 miles45 km
- Sheerness-on-Sea Railway Station 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Queenborough Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Isle of Grain Ad
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Tonge Barn 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Seven Hotel 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 8 miles13 km
- The Hope Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Sittingbourne 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre 3 4.6 miles7.3 km
- King Charles Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Isle of Grain
- St James C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Yantlet beach Beach 1.9 miles3 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 7.6 miles12.3 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 8.7 miles14.1 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 9.3 miles15 km
- Central Beach Beach 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Boxley Hills Hill 11.8 miles19 km