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Queenborough
Museums & Galleries · Kent
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
📍 ME11 5AA
Photo: Chris Whippet (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- View the Guildhall court room, the first on Sheppey
- Visit the dungeon beneath the Guildhall
- See model of the Richard Montgomery ship and ring a ship's bell
- Explore three rooms including Guildhall windows and portraits
- Hundreds of naval and historic photographs on display
Queenborough Guildhall Museum tells the story of this historic Saxon-founded town on the Isle of Sheppey, from its Royal Castle built by Edward III to its Victorian industrial heritage and role as home to minesweeping vessels during the Second World War. Across three rooms you can view the Guildhall court room, explore the dungeon, see a model of the Richard Montgomery ship, ring a ship's bell, and browse hundreds of historic photographs and artefacts. It suits families and local history enthusiasts, with free High Street parking, group bookings welcome, and out-of-hours visits by arrangement. The museum is in Queenborough, Swale, just 0.3 miles from Queenborough station and 2 miles from Sheermess beach, with 21 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Reopens 4 April – 3 October 2026, Saturdays 11:00–14:00
- Parking
- Free parking in the High Street
- Accessibility
- Booklet available for those unable to climb stairs
- Booking
- Group visits and out-of-hours visits can be arranged
From the attraction's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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