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Gravesend / ˌɡreɪvzˈɛnd / is a town in northwest Kent, England, situated 21 miles (35 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross (central London) on the south bank of the River Thames and opposite Tilbury in Essex. Located in the diocese of Rochester, it is the administrative centre of the borough of Gravesham.
From the historic town of Gravesend on the river Thames to quintessentially Kentish villages, set in some of the county’s most beautiful countryside - this is a borough to experience with plenty to offer every taste and budget!
The borough of Gravesham has the Thames riverside, countryside, historic villages and picturesque parishes for you to enjoy. All this and it’s only 24 minutes from London and has convenient links from Ebbsfleet International Station to continental Europe. So, come and visit Gravesend!
There are plenty of things to see and do in Gravesend and Gravesham! Gravesham is home to historic riverside towns, idyllic Kentish villages and outstanding countryside; epic events and experiences, legendary myths and stories. There’s a great choice of places to stay, eat and drink too.
Gravesend. Kent. Type: Town. Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AU. Website. Email. Tel: 01474 337600. About. Gravesend with its famous piers and cobbled High Street full of independent shops, artisan makers and atmospheric tea and tap rooms is the perfect place to start.
Gravesend boasts one of the oldest Chartered Borough Markets in Kent. Dating back to 1268 and recently refurbished this historic building is the centre of a thriving street food scene, one of many great places to eat – from tearooms to traditional riverside pubs.
Gravesend, Kent is an ancient town on the south bank of the Thames estuary. There are many things to do in Gravesend, and the surrounding area has riverside, countryside, historic villages and unique attractions waiting to be discovered.
