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Welcome to Gravesend & Gravesham

Gravesham is minutes away from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by High Speed 1 trains. Ebbsfleet International will have services to take visitors to the Olympic Park in 12 minutes and into Central London in 24 minutes and as such Gravesham is an ideal base for enjoying the Olympics, the unique setting of Gravesend's Thames Riverside and exploring the exceptional countryside and historic villages of the North Kent Downs.

The London 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London and across the UK from 27 July to 12 August 2012, followed by the Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September 2012. Visitors to Gravesham in July to September 2012 can find information about visiting for or during the Olympic and Paralympic Games at www.London2012.com/visiting.

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

Sailings on Thames Barge The Thistle

Sailing trips available from Gravesend new Town Pier Pontoon. Dates are 5th, 25th May and 15th June and tickets cost £20 each. For more information call 01474 33 76 00.
Discover Gravesham Festival - 1 to 31 May

Book your events now to avoid disappointment!
To download a PDF of this year's programme, just click on the image.
Olympic Torch route details announced!

The Council and the Olympics organisers have confirmed the streets and timings for the Olympic Flame's route through Higham and Gravesend on 20 July.
London 2012 and Queen Diamond Jubilee

Souvenirs and memorabilia to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 are now available from Gravesend Visitor Centre. Come and have a look!
Gravesham Volunteers for 2012 Wanted!

Become a Gravesham Ambassador during the Olympics.