Swale, Administrative district in Kent, England
Swale encompasses the Isle of Sheppey and mainland territories, connected by the Kingsferry Bridge and Sheppey Crossing over the narrow channel.
The district formation occurred on April 1, 1974, merging Faversham Municipal Borough, Queenborough-in-Sheppey Municipal Borough, and other local administrative regions.
The region maintains strong agricultural traditions with extensive orchards producing apples, pears, cherries, and plums within the North Kent Fruit Belt.
The district council, based in Sittingbourne, manages local services including waste collection, housing assistance, and community development programs.
Faversham houses Shepherd Neame, established in 1698, which continues operations as Britain's oldest brewery within the district boundaries.
Location: Kent
Capital city: Sittingbourne
Website: https://swale.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.34020,0.73092
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:06
Leeds Castle
12.4 km
Chilham Castle
19.2 km
Provender
7.6 km
Sheppey Crossing
5.7 km
Faversham Abbey
11.8 km
Kingsferry Bridge
5.8 km
Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway
2.5 km
Garrison Point Fort
11.9 km
Belmont House and Gardens
11 km
Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway
5.8 km
Davington Priory
10.9 km
Queenborough Castle
8.5 km
Julliberrie's Grave
20.3 km
National Fruit Collection
11.2 km
Ringlestone Inn
8.3 km
'The Cross': a hill-figure war memorial at Lenham
10.9 km
Faversham Parish Church
11.7 km
Maison Dieu
10.4 km
Sharsted Court
7.4 km
Pines Garden
7.4 km
Mount Ephraim Gardens
16.5 km
Oare Marshes
11 km
Hollingbourne Manor
10.3 km
Doddington Place Gardens
7.4 km
The Guildhall
11.5 km
St John the Baptist's Church, Harrietsham
11 km
Great Mill
11.2 km
Copton Pumping Windmill
11.7 kmReviews
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