Shotley

The Royal Naval training establishment of HMS Ganges, known throughout the length and width of Britain, by the seamen who trained here. In 1899 it was a ship that lay just off Shotley Gate then a hospital was built on the shore, followed in 1903 by the building of a main shore establishment. The main feature is the 142ft mast which is now a protected monument. In the naval days a junior rating could often be seen sitting on top of the mast, reading a book.

Shotley is made up of several hamlets all mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086.

The Bristol Arms a 16th century pub situated at the end of the peninsula offers great views of the River Stour and ocean going ships. Fresh homemade fish dishes are a speciality with very generous servings at very reasonable prices. The forecourt overlooking the quay is a very popular place to eat in the summer.