Minster Leas

Swale

Type:Beach

The Leas, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2NL

Tel: +44 01795 667015

Minster Leas

About

Minster Leas is a Blue Flag award winning (2017) beach on the north coast of the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

A long sand and shingle beach facing north-east on the Isle of Sheppey. Backed by marshes and the small historic town of Minster, there are fantastic views of the estuary from the wide, long promenade.

A popular spot for windsurfers and fishermen. There is a golf course nearby and a boating lake in the coastal park. The watersports beach is located at the Shingle Bank beach, next to Minster Leas beach. Also, a popular beach for walkers and those who just want to admire the great views.

 

Photos credit: Courtesy of Swale Borough Council, Samantha Fentetti and Philip Sutcliffe

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Take the A249 onto the Island and follow the signs for Minster. In Minster, take The Broadway down to the sea wall and turn right onto The Leas.

Awards

  • Beach AwardsBlue Flag Blue Flag 2023
  • Regional and Miscellaneous -Seaside Award Seaside Award 2023

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