Welcome to Gravesend & Gravesham

Gravesham is minutes away from London by High Speed 1 trains. Gravesend railway station has services to take visitors to and from Stratford International in 12 minutes and  Central London in 24 minutes.

Ebbsfleet International is also 5 minutes drive from Gravesend providing the Borough with invaluable links to and from Europe.

As such, Gravesham is an ideal base for a day out, with a unique setting of Gravesend's Thames Riverside and exploring the exceptional countryside and historic villages of the North Kent Downs.

Gravesham has a wide range of places of interest to offer the visitor and a great number of Kent and London visitor destinations within easy reach.  We extend a very warm welcome to all.

 
 

What is happening in Gravesham - click on the side arrows

  • Mon 13 May, 7pm - Evening Stroll along the Thames & Medway Canal
    Thurs 16 May, 8pm- General Gordon and Gravesend (Higham Memorial Hall)
    Sun 19 May, 10.30am to 12pm - Guided Tours of New Tavern Fort and Tunnels
    Sat 18 and Sun 19 May, 12 to 5pm - Chantry Heritage Centre open
    Sun 19 May, 11am - Guided Tour of Gravesend Cemetery
    Sun 19 May, 11 to 5pm - Owletts National Trust Property in Cobham open
    Sun 19 May, 2.30 to 4.30pm - Meopham Windmill Open
    Booking essential for tours, please call 01474 33 76 00 for more information

  • Thames Sailing Barge Trips are back!

    Lunchtime sail aboard the Thistle Sailing Barge – 24th May – 11.30am – 2.30pm

    Round Trip to Tower Bridge on the Thistle Sailing Barge – 25th May - 10.30am – 5.30pm

    Round Trip to Tower Bridge on the Thistle Sailing Barge – 26th May – 11.30am – 6.30pm

    For more information and booking contact us on 01474 33 76 00

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