Sheerness beach is Kent’s first Blue Flag award winning beach. It is located only 200 Metres from Sheerness High Street and is a European Union designated bathing beach. As such its waters are regularly tested for quality and motorboats are not allowed in the bathing area. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards from May-September and has many attractive amenities close at hand including the modern Sheppey Leisure Complex and Swimming pool. There is also a children’s paddling area and a large sand pit containing the “Galleon” play area. There is ample parking right against the sea wall and access for the disabled on the promenade is made easier with wide ramps. Dog owners are reminded that dogs are strictly controlled on the promenade and that no dogs are allowed on the beach between May and September.