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Gravesend / ˌ ɡ r eɪ v z ˈ ɛ n d / 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.
Aug 7, 2024 · Gravesend, town, Gravesham district, administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It lies on the right bank of the River Thames, downstream from London, and is the district administrative centre.
Gravesend. Type: Town with 54,300 residents. Description: town in Kent, England. Categories: unparished area, market town and locality. Location: Borough of Gravesham, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
Gravesend is a Thameside town of myth and legend with stories to tell at every corner – from the life of Pocahontas to the streets and buildings frequented by Charles Dickens, the world’s most famous writer, who lived in nearby Higham.
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!
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.
Gravesend has been welcoming visitors for centuries and today remains a well-connected place for visitors looking for the perfect day trip or short stay. The high-speed rail link has brought Gravesend closer to London with the Town Pier pontoon providing a more leisurely arrival with fast boat services from and to the capital along the river ...
