Explore Sittingbourne
Known for
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway (a narrow-gauge heritage railway through the marshes), the Milton Creek Country Park, and a Kent town on the Swale estuary
A little history
Sittingbourne has been an important staging post on the London-Canterbury road since Roman times. The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway — built to serve the paper mills — is now a heritage narrow-gauge line. The town serves a large North Kent catchment.
The Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway is a charming heritage experience. Milton Creek Country Park for the estuary walk. The town centre for local shopping.
See Roam in action
Browse local businesses, discover events and find hidden gems in Sittingbourne.
Explore nearby
Your profile
Local messages
UK plans
Food & drink in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Kent produce throughout.
Restaurants & cafes
Roam surfaces the Sittingbourne food spots locals actually love.
Bars & nightlife
Independent bars and evening spots across Sittingbourne.
Independent shops
Local butchers, delis and food shops worth exploring in Sittingbourne.
For businesses in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne serves a large North Kent catchment. Independent businesses are growing. The light railway brings heritage visitors.
List your Sittingbourne business on Roam — reach local customers in Kent in about 90 seconds.
Reach local customers
Roam users actively looking for what's nearby in Sittingbourne.
Push notifications
Send real-time offers to Roam users in Sittingbourne.
Build community
Build a loyal local following across Kent.
Get Roam in Sittingbourne
Free to download. No subscription. iOS and Android.
Frequently asked questions
Sittingbourne is a place in Kent known for the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway (a narrow-gauge heritage railway through the marshes), the Milton Creek Country Park, and a Kent town on the Swale estuary. Sittingbourne has been an important staging post on the London-Canterbury road since Roman times. The population is around 48,000.
Sittingbourne has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Kent produce throughout.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Sittingbourne and across Kent. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Sittingbourne businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Sittingbourne and the wider Kent area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Sittingbourne and the surrounding area in Kent, including Milton Regis, Kemsley, Bobbing, Bapchild, Tonge, Iwade, Minster and Sheerness.
