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Northfleet Beach

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Northfleet Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Swanscombe · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Northfleet Beach is a beach on the coast of Kent, London. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Gravesham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swanscombe, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area DA11.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Swanscombe Peninsula SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Northfleet Technology College (formerly Northfleet School for Boys) is located in Northfleet, Kent. It is an all-boys school that offers secondary education for students aged 11+. As part of the Building Schools for the Future programme, a new school building was opened in 2010, with state of the art vocational learning areas.

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Background

Description

Northfleet Technology College is a non-selective boys 11-18 secondary school of approaching 1000 pupils in Gravesend, Kent. This is a non-selective secondary school in an area where 23% students are selected for grammar school places. It has specialist technology status in 2012. It is located in a new building that was opened in 2010. Sixth form provision is made in partnership with other schools under the umbrella of the Gravesham 14−19 consortium. The proportions of students who receive support at school action plus, or who have a statement of educational needs, is well above average. The proportion of students known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium grant (additional…

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Coordinates
51.4617, 0.3182
County
Kent
District
Gravesham
Parish
Gravesham, unparished area
Postcode
DA11 9BB
Parliamentary constituency
Gravesham
Established
2010
Nearest railway station
Swanscombe1.5 km
Official site
www.ntc.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Northfleet Beach?
Northfleet Beach is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA11 9BB), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
When was Northfleet Beach built?
Built or established in 2010.
Is Northfleet Beach a protected site?
Yes — Northfleet Beach is part of the Swanscombe Peninsula SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Northfleet Beach free to visit?
Yes, Northfleet Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Northfleet Beach?
The nearest railway station is Swanscombe, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA11 9BB.