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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!
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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 / 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.
Explore Gravesend’s historic riverside and heritage. Enjoy good food at one of the traditional pubs along the river. Discover the town’s newly refurbished Chartered Borough Market, dating back to 1268. Be amazed by the magnificent Sikh Temple, one of the largest in Europe.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Gravesend and Gravesham! The borough is steeped in history and our historical, heritage and countryside sites are not to be missed. And if you’re looking for things to do with the family then we guarantee that you will find them in and around Gravesend.
Discover Gravesend, Kent’s hidden gem for your next staycation. Explore Shorne Woods Country Park, Cyclopark, and the River Thames promenade. Uncover history at New Tavern Fort and contemporary art at the Blake Gallery.
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Gravesend has one of the oldest surviving markets in the country, its earliest charter dating from 1268. Town status was granted to the two parishes of Gravesend and Milton, the Charter of Incorporation being received in that year.