A former coaching town well
used to catering for travellers – it was a
stop-over for Canterbury pilgrims – it is now the
administrative seat of the Swale district and
gateway to the Isle of Sheppey, Henry V rested
here on his way from his victory at Agincourt. In
modern times the town became famous for the
manufacture of brick and paper as well as sailing
barges. Its industrial past is brought to life at
The Court Hall Museum and the Sittingbourne
Heritage Museum. Nestling nearby in
picture-postcard settings are thatched-cottage
hamlets and centuries-old churches.
