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Gravesham has been welcoming visitors for centuries and today remains a well-connected place for the tourist and those on business. The high speed rail link has brought Gravesend closer to London and the river offers the opportunity to take more leisurely routes from the new pontoon.

The borough is as diverse and cosmopolitan as its people, Gravesend is full of historic and cultural connections.

Charles Dickens lived here and took inspiration from our villages and marshland walks as well as the town. Cobham Hall with its famous landscaping and extraordinary architecture was the home of cricket’s Ashes and the first English settlers of the New World departed from the piers of Gravesend.

2016/17 will be a big year to remember the Native American Indian Pocahontas as we commemorate the 400th Anniversary of her death in Gravesend and her burial at St George’s church. A full programme of events is being developed and will soon be available.

General Gordon stayed in the town and devoted huge energy to creating schools and improving local amenities. Both are remembered with statues in the borough.

Up to date, the magnificent Sikh Gurdwara is the largest in Europe and attracts admirers from all over the globe.

The borough has two leisure centres, Cascades and Cygnet, which provide great sports facilities for all the family.

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In addition, Cyclopark is a world class BMX and cycling facility worth a visit.

There’s always plenty to do in the borough and it makes a convenient base from which to venture further afield in Kent and London.

Cllr Jordan MeadeGravesham Lead Member for Heritage, Tourism & Youth

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Contents04 Town and Villages

06 Countryside

08 Walking and Cycling

10 History and Heritage

14 Fun and Entertainment

16 Heritage Events

18 Guided Walks

20 Countryside Events

24 Riverside Events

27 Talks

28 Town Centre Events

32 Arts and Entertainment

34 Accommodation in Gravesham

37 Eating Out in Gravesham

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Discover more about Gravesend’s unique and historic position on the River Thames and its role as a maritime gateway to the Port of London. No other town in Kent can offer the Thames-side ambience of Gravesend. Enjoy walking, cycling or horse-riding in the exceptional local countryside and popular country parks and meander around the charming local villages of Cobham, Higham, Shorne, Meopham, Vigo and Luddesdown with their pleasant pubs and restaurants.

Visit one of Kent’s great estates at Cobham Hall and take a stroll in Cobham Park’s historic landscape. Invade Gravesham’s unique ‘cluster’ of defence heritage and wonder at the craftsmanship of the Sikh Temple and the serenity of historic churches in the borough.

Featuring well-known High Street chain stores and a good variety of independent shops, two shopping centres, Gravesend Town Centre boasts a wide range of good value shopping.

Visit the Gravesend Heritage Quarter and Gravesend’s old High Street, then head for the ‘big name’ stores in the main shopping street of New Road and the adjoining shopping centres at Thamesgate and St George’s Centre.

Further afield is the regional shopping and events venue at Bluewater, Glow Bluewater.

Gravesham has an excellent and increasing variety of great places to eat and drink. Whether you are looking for an inventive Indian

restaurant or fine modern Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views of the River, an award winning Fish & Chip restaurant or good food in the smart surroundings of a village restaurant, a traditional public house within a ball’s throw of a cricket pitch or a local café, then you will be able to find somewhere with great

food, affordable prices and attention to service.

If you are looking for local, fresh and seasonal produce why not start by attending one of Gravesham’s monthly Farmers’ Markets at Gravesend, Meopham or Vigo, visiting a farm shop or making contact direct with local food producers in the Borough.

Pocahontas Statue,Gravesend

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Luddesdown Village

Dickens Honeymoon Cottage, Chalk

Gravesend GudwaraGravesend Riverside Pier and Pontoon



Nestling between the River Thames Estuary wetlands of international importance and the North Downs, the countryside to the east and south of Gravesend is an exceptional Area of Outstanding National Beauty containing ancient woodland and country parks, historic villages of windmills, country houses and cricket on the green.

Trace the numerous literary and film connections this area has and especially with the life and novels of Charles Dickens, England’s renowned novelist. An area which he called ‘the fairest spot in the Garden of England’.

Plan your visit to include a walk or cycle to or around one or more of the villages of Cobham, Higham, Luddesdown, Meopham, Shorne and Vigo. Call in to absorb the peace of an ancient country church or enjoy refreshment in one of the many historic public houses.

The diverse and vibrant landscape of the Kent Downs stretches along the Thames escarpment of the North Downs on the eastern side of Gravesham. It forms a section of the

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AONB that extends across Kent from its Surrey border following the North Downs to Canterbury and on to Dover.

Comprising the dramatic chalk escarpments to the south of Vigo and the secluded dry valleys, networks of lanes, historic hedgerows, ancient woodlands and traditional orchards of Meopham, Cobham and Luddesdown, the AONB boasts locally distinctive villages, unique and precious wildlife and sites of historic and cultural interest. All these were designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1968.

Enjoy stunning views of the Thames Estuary and Marshes from Chalk Marshes to the east of Gravesend.

Internationally recognized for the importance of its marine and terrestrial habitats, they are part of the North Kent

Marshes along the15 km, south bank of the Thames Estuary.

Many birds can be seen on the coastal grazing marsh, salt marsh and mudflats, such as breeding, passage and

wintering waterfowl and farmland birds; supporting struggling

species, such as Lapwing and Redshank, nationally rare

and scarce plant species, as well as endangered, vulnerable and rare invertebrate species.

The Saxon Shore Way offers a walk along the

Thames from Gravesend or Cliffe Pools. Cyclists can

also visit the Chalk Marshes nature reserve using the Sustrans track, which runs alongside the Thames & Medway Canal to the south of the reserve.

Cobham Mausoleum

Cobham

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Photo: Deana King

Photo: Andrew WhittakerLuddesdown Jeskyns

Meopham Windmill

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With a cluster of country parks, community woodland, and historic parklands, Gravesham provides quality outdoor activities.

The Cyclopark is showcased as Kent’s newest multi sports activity venue, offering first class BMX, cycling, skateboarding, running and extreme sports facilities, and provides the ideal venue for a family day out.

Walk in ancient woodland at Cobham and Ashenbank Woods,

alongside the Thames & Medway Canal, follow sections of the long distance Saxon Shore Way, Wealdway, the North Downs Way or discover the Darnley Trail within the historic landscape of Cobham Park and enjoy the numerous secluded country footpaths that criss-cross the area.

Relax in the more formal parks and open spaces within the town. Gordon Gardens has colourful floral displays and Woodlands Park with its children’s play areas.

Take your bike along the National Cycle Route that weaves its way across town or enjoy the network of bridleways on horseback.

Gaze out across the Thames valley from a vantage point at Gravesend’s Windmill Hill or experience the views across the estuarine marshes from Higham and Shorne.

With access to the Kent countryside further afield, Gravesham is an ideal base to explore so much more.

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Discover thousands of years of Gravesham’s heritage, from its early settlement to the present day, including the story behind the names Gravesend and Gravesham by visiting the virtual museum at www.discovergravesham.co.uk.

The River Thames and other connecting transport routes between London and Europe and from Britain to the rest of the World; arrivals, departures, visitors and settlers have all played a significant role in shaping Gravesham and its heritage.

Discover the riverside haunts of smugglers and Gravesend’s role as the gateway to the Port of London. View some of the unique places and fine architecture on the river, in the towns of Gravesend, Northfleet and in the beautiful countryside plus historic parishes of Shorne, Higham, Cobham, Luddesdowne, Meopham and Vigo.

Find out more about the people that have strong historic links with the area:

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Find more about some of our local ‘heroes’ influential in the area’s history and development - Robert Pocock, George Matthews Arnold and David Varchell; or pioneers in technological improvement in the important Thameside industries of cement and paper - William Aspdin and Karl Ekman.

Gravesham has a fascinating cluster of historic defences that have been a feature of the Lower Thames and its estuary since the Iron Age and exhibit a range of historic defences from the 14th to the 20th centuries. Gravesend’s Tudor Blockhouse, New Tavern and Shornemead Forts constructed against the threat of foreign invasion and to protect the river route to London. Take the Crossfire Trail between New Tarvern Fort and Tilbury Fort to appreciate the thinking that lay behind these defences and visit the Cold War bunker in Woodlands Park, a 20th century response to the threat of nuclear bombardment. Each of these sites tell a story about a stage in Britain’s defence and the rise and fall of various defence technologies over the centuries.

As the last and first point of contact for many departing from and arriving on England’s shores. From high-ranking Royalty to lowly migrants, many have

contributed to Gravesham’s past.

Since the arrival of migrants from the Indian Subcontinent from the late 1940’s onwards, the Sikh community has grown significantly to become the second largest Sikh population in the South East and is developing a remarkable heritage here in Gravesham with the opening of the major new Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, the largest single site Sikh temple complex in Europe.

An 8 foot high bronze statue of the late Squadron Leader Mahinder Singh Pujji DFC has been unveiled in St Andrew’s Gardens to commemorate those around the world who served alongside Britain in all conflicts.

Take a step back in time on one of a number of guided tours and audio tours arranged throughout the year to help you discover and appreciate the

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Pujji Statue

Pocahontas, the native North American Indian, whose remarkable story grew out of the first English settlement at Jamestown in Virginia and is buried at St George’s Church, Gravesend.

Sir Herbert Baker, the celebrated Edwardian architect and associate of Sir Edwin Lutyens lived at Owletts, now in the ownership of the National Trust at Cobham.

The Honourable Ivo Bligh, the 8th Earl of Darnley, who in 1833 led the victorious English cricket team against Australia bringing home the ‘Ashes’ to Cobham Hall - the ‘home’ of Kent cricket. The first recorded game of cricket in England being played there in 1776.

General Gordon, the Victorian hero and celebrity who was based in the town and left his mark on its defence and social heritage.

Charles Dickens lived and died at Gad’s Hill Place, Higham and drew inspiration from the area, its people, its buildings and the North Kent Marshes extensively within his novels. Many of those places and the countryside he loved to walk in can be seen and experienced today.

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Chantry Heritage Centre and New Tavern Fort

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Step back in time with a visit to Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort. Wander through the dimly lit tunnels of the Fort and learn what life would have been like for the soldiers. Take

an audio guided tour of Milton Chantry where the sights and sounds take you back to Medieval times.

Fort Gardens, Commercial Place, GravesendFor further information visit www.gogravesham.co.uk Telephone 01474 33 76 00

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If you enjoy live music and theatre, arts, sport or fitness activity then take a look at the range of leisure and entertainment activities available in Gravesham.

The Woodville Theatre is one of the larger arts and entertainment venues in North Kent, providing a regular programme of theatre, music, comedy and exhibitions.

Gravesham Arts Council is responsible for the series of exhibitions, meetings and concerts held at the St Andrew’s Arts Centre on the riverside and annual festivals of speech, music and arts. The Gravesend Theatre Guild

provides a vibrant programme of musicals and drama. The borough also hosts open air theatre in the summer.

If you prefer more active fun then why not visit one of the borough’s leisure centres. Cascades and Cygnet both have swimming pools, sports halls, dance and health facilities. Meopham Leisure Centre, Fleet Leisure football centre, golf courses, ten pin bowling, tennis courts, bowls and cricket as well as children’s play areas are other physical activities you can enjoy. If you prefer to watch sport. Why not visit Ebbsfleet United and support the local football team.

Why not visit...Cascades and Cygnet Leisure Centres

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Facilities at Cygnet include 25m pool with children’s area & diving boards Café offering hot and cold snacks Huggies baby friendly pool Health Suite with sauna, steam & spa Racket sports Gym Aerobic & Cycle Fit studio

Facilities at Cascades include Fun ‘n’ Flume pool with flumes waves and other features Poolside café offering hot and cold snacks Family changing facilities Huggies baby friendly pool Health Suite with sauna, spa & steam (18+) Racket sports Gym Aerobic & Cycle Fit studio

Cygnet Leisure CentreOld Perry Street, Northfleet, Kent DA11 8BUTel: 01474 337484

Cascades Leisure CentreThong Lane, Gravesend, Kent DA12 4LGTel: 01474 337471

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Milton Chantry & New Tavern FortRiverside Leisure Area, Commercial Place, Gravesend, DA12 2BHMilton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety or displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.

Located close the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men.To fully experience these two sites, take our new fun interactive audio tours - you never know what you might discover! Dates: Saturdays and Sundays between 2 April & 25 September. Also open on Bank Holiday Mondays.Time: 12noon - 5pmPrice: FREE entrance to the Chantry; £1 to enter the tunnels.

Owletts National TrustThe Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA12 3APVisit this delightful Charles II house. Owletts and its gardens were most famously owned by Sir Herbert Baker, whose architectural influences can still be found in the house. Dates: Every Sunday from 3 April to 25 SeptemberTime: 11am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) Price: Adults £3.70, Children £1.90 Family £9

Cobham Wood and MausoleumCobham, Kent, DA12 3BSWildlife enthusiasts, walkers and people with a historic interest will enjoy visiting Cobham Wood and Darnley Mausoleum. Having almost 190 acres of woodland pasture, it’s the ideal location for a stroll in the Kent countryside. On the first Sunday of each month you can also visit the mausoleum in a beautifully restored state.Dates: Mausoleum opens every Sunday from 3 April – 25 September. Wood open daily.Time: Mausoleum 12.30pm – 4.30pmPrice: FREE

Cobham Hall and/or Gardens ToursCobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BLCobham Hall is a mansion from 1584, which demonstrates a combination of Elizabethan, Jacobean, Carolean and 18th century styles. The house stands on 150 acres of Repton’s landscape garden. It includes work by Inigo Jones, Wyatt and the Adam brothers. Dates: Sun 3 April, Sun 1 & Mon 2 May, Sun 29 & Mon 30 May, Sun 3, 17 & 31 July, Sun 7, 14 & 21 Aug, Mon 29 Aug, Sun 4 Sept, Sun 23 & 30 Oct.Times: 2pm – 5pm (last tour 4pm) gardens close 6pmPrice: Adults £5.50, Concessions £4.50, Self-Guided Tour of Gardens £2.50. Cream Teas are available from 2pm to 5pm

Tour of Gad’s Hill PlaceRochester Road, Higham, Gravesend, ME3 7DSWhen he was a boy Charles Dickens and his father took a walk through Kent. Along Gravesend Road they passed a house called Gad’s Hill Place. Young Charles was impressed and bought the house in 1856. He lived there until his death in 1870. You can visit Dickens house and enjoy a tour of the premises by one of the Dickens fellowship guides.Dates: Sat 9 & Sun10 April, Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, Sat 11 & Sun 12 June, Sat 9 & Sun 10 July, Sat 13 & Sun 14 August, Sat 10 & Sun 11 Sept, Sat 8 & Sun 9 Oct.Times: 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm Price: £9.50 (includes cream tea) £5 for children (7-13yrs), Under 7’s FREE Book: Booking essential at Gravesend Visitor Centre on 01474 33 76 00Please note: Public transport via Arriva Bus 190, offers a limited service on Sundays.

Owletts St George’s Day EventThe Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA12 3APArchery, weapons and a traditional Mummer’s play involving a dragon!Date: Sunday 24 April Time: TBCPrice: £3 for 6 arrows, and house entry fee.

Meopham Windmill Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Da13 0QAMeopham Windmill is of a traditional ‘smock’ design built in 1801 by the Killick brothers reputedly from old ships timbers.Dates: Sundays from 15 May – 28 Aug Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Price: £1.50 per adult, £1 per child

Walk and Talk on Northfleet CemeterySpringhead Road, Northfleet, DA11 8HWFind out about the establishment of the cemetery and about some of the locals buried. Date: Tuesday 17 MayTime: 2pmPrice: £3Book: Booking essential at Gravesend Visitor Centre on 01474 33 76 00

Wonderful People of Windmill StreetGravesend Cemetery, Old Road West, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0LSLearn about the history and architecture of Gravesend cemetery, and about some of those buried there. There will be a talk with displays plus a guided tour of the grounds. Dates: Sun 22, Mon 23 & Tue 24 MayTimes: Sunday 11am, Monday and Tuesday 2pm Price: £3Book: Booking essential at Gravesend Visitor Centre on 01474 33 76 00

Cobham Hall – NGS Garden Open DayCobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BLEnjoy the gardens on this special charity opening for the National Garden Scheme. Refreshments available. Dogs on leads welcome. Dates: Sunday 3 JulyTime: 2pm – 5pmPrice: Donation of £2.50 per person for the grounds. Entry to the house: Adults £5.50, Concessions £4.50, Self-Guided Tour of Gardens £2.50

Cobham Hall – Evening Summer StrollCobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BL Enjoy an evening summer stroll around the gardens of Cobham Hall. There will be a guided garden tour and refreshments.Date: Thursday 14 JulyTime: 6.30pmPrice: £7 per personBook: Please call 01474 82 33 71

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GUIDED WALKSMeopham Green to Great BucklandMeopham Green, DA13 0QB A Guided walk with Gravesend Historical Society. Sensible footwear needed. FREE Date: Sunday 5 JuneTime: 2.30pmFurther details: Derek Gray 01474 36 30 24

Clayne Lane Woods to Jeskyns Park Astra Drive/Michael Gardens, DA12 4QAA Guided walk with Gravesend Historical Society. Sensible footwear needed. FREEDate: Monday 20 June Time: 7pmFurther details: Peter Willis 01474 53 48 89

Tour of Chalk Village with Cream TeaCorner of Dering Way, Kwik Fit, DA12 2LY Guided walk of Chalk Village followed by Cream Tea at the Chalk Village Tea Room. Date: Sunday 26 June Time: 2.30pmPrice: £10 per personChalk Village Tea Room will be selling tickets – booking essential on 07948 79 44 37

Gravesend’s Victorian Dream Corner of The Grove, Gravesend – opposite the Clock Tower , DA12 2AADiscover how Gravesend grew and its great vision for its future – and how it changed. Tour of Wellington, Peacock, Edwin streets. Optional meal at Reliance Fish Restaurant.Date: Monday 25 JulyTime: 11.30amPrice: £4Further details: Christoph Bull, 07702 28 71 47

Walk- Meopham Green to New StreetMeopham Green (Memorial), DA13 0QBCircular walk with Gravesend Historical Society. Sensible footwear needed. FREEDate: Sunday 7 August Time: 2.30pm Further details: Jenny Ellert 01474 36 19 77

Tour of Gravesend Heritage Quarter Gravesend Library, DA12 1AQGravesend’s wonderful history and architecture revealed. The Three Daws’ story told with short tour and illustrated talk with local historian Christoph Bull. Plus meal at the Three Daws public house. Date: Monday 26 SeptemberTime: 7pm Price: £15Further details: 01474 56 68 69

Gravesham Mayor’s Boundary Walk 34th Beating of the Bounds walk. Sponsored walkers will donate to the Mayor’s Charity.Date: Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 OctoberTime: Walk begins at 9amFurther details: 01474 33 77 25

Guided tour of Northfleet St Botolph’s lych gate, The Hill, DA11 9EUNorthfleet’s great story explained with chance to understand how the town has grown, changed and developed. Date: Sunday 2 October Time: 2.30pm Price: £4Further details: Christoph Bull 07702 28 71 47

Guided walk- Sole Street to Nash StreetPost Office, Sole Street, DA13 3AXA Guided walk with Gravesend Historical Society. Sensible footwear needed. Date: Sunday 9 October Time: 2.30pmFurther details: James Elford 07939 30 08 31

Swanscombe Marshes and Northfleet border (Winter Warmer Walk) George & Dragon, Galley Hill, DA10 0LQA Guided walk with Gravesend Historical Society. Sensible footwear needed.Date: Tuesday 27 December Time: 10amPrice: Donations welcomeFurther details: Christoph Bull 07702 28 71 47

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Private group tours (max 32) can also be arranged - please email [email protected]

Registered Charity No: 1140957

Visit Gad’s Hill Place former home of Charles Dickens

Come and visit the beautiful former home of Charles Dickens, in Higham, Kent. See where he wrote some of his

most famous novels and enjoy a delicious home-made cream tea in his own conservatory or drawing room.

Guided tours must be booked through Towncentric, Gravesend.

Call 01474 337600

www.gadshillplace.co.uk Gad’s Hill Place, Higham, Kent ME3 7PA

Opening Dates 2016

Saturday 9th April Sunday 10th April Saturday 14th May Sunday 15th May

Saturday 11th June Sunday 12th June Saturday 9th July Sunday 10th July

Saturday 13thAugust Sunday 14th August

Saturday 10th September Sunday 11th September

Saturday 8th October Sunday 9th October

Guided tours at 1pm 2.15pm and 3.30pm

£9.50 including cream tea £5 for children aged 7-13

Under 7s free Please note there is limited

disabled access at Gad’s Hill and regrettably no

wheelchair access to the house.



Luddesdown Church Open DaysLuddesdown Church, DA13 0XEDon’t miss this opportunity to visit this ancient, rural church and view the uniquely complete Victorian wall paintings.Dates: Sat & Sun in July, Aug & SeptTime: 2pm– 4.30pm

Chalk Village FeteSt Mary’s Woodlands, Church Lane, (next to Chalk Church), DA12 2NLFamilies and individuals are guaranteed a great rural family day out. Food, stalls, games, dancing and much more.Date: Saturday 9 July Time: 11.30am – 3.30pm.Price: Adults £1, Children FREE

Cobham Village Summer FeteThe Street, Cobham, DA12 3BNThe annual August Bank Holiday Cobham Village fete is always a great day out with loads to see, do and eat!Date: August Bank Holiday Weekend (tbc)Time: 1pm– 4pm

Shorne Park Run – Shorne Woods Country Park Shorne Wood Country Park, Brewers Road, Shorne, DA12 3HX5km run every Saturday throughout the year. Run for your own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace.Dates: Every SaturdayTime: 9am

Meopham Valley Vineyard Norway House, Wrotham Road, Meopham DA13 0AUEnjoy a tour of Meopham Valley Vineyard. Call to book a tour date.Date and time: By appointment onlyFurther details: Mr Bassi - 07900 66 41 16


Shorne Wood Country Park Open DayBrewers Road, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3HXJoin the annual open day which will include the opportunity to meet the site staff, enjoy woodland walks, pond dipping and geocaching throughout the woodland. There will also be an exhibition of all the archaeological finds from the site.Date: Saturday 16 AprilTime: 11am - 3pm Price: FREE

Munchies on the MeadowThe Meadow Rooms, the Street, Cobham, DA12 3BNThis event will be full of local produce and suppliers. This is always a popular event which provides a great family day of sheer taste and indulgence.Date: Saturday 30 April Time: 12noon – 5pm

Springtime at the FarmHarvel House Farm, Harvel Lane, Meopham, DA13 0DHCome to our lambing day to see new born lambs at feeding time; have your face painted while enjoying delicious barbecue food and raise funds for Ellenor Hospice.Date: Saturday 9 AprilTime: 11amPrice: Adults £4, Children £2, Family of 4 £10Further details: [email protected] or call 01474 32 00 07

Trosley Country Park Open Day Waterlow Road, Meopham, DA13 0SGJoin us for our annual open day which will include the opportunity to meet the site staff and ask any questions you may have about the site and its management, woodland walks, den building, geocaching and children’s activities with small prizes.Date: Saturday 14 May Time: 11am - 3pmPrice: FREE

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Located in the village of Cobham in Kent, visit the home of the architect Herbert Baker and the mausoleum of the Darnley family, who owned Cobham hall set in ancient woods. Open Sundays from 5 April 2015. See website for details.

Registered Charity No. 205846

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Tel: 01732 810378 (Ightham Mote office) Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Visit Owletts and

Cobham Wood & Darnley Mausoleum

Located in the village of Cobham in Kent, visit the home of the architect Herbert Baker and the mausoleum of the Darnley family, who owned Cobham hall set in ancient woods. Open Sundays from 5 April 2015. See website for details.

Registered Charity No. 205846

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Tel: 01732 810378 (Ightham Mote office) Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Visit Owletts and

Cobham Wood & Darnley Mausoleum

Come and see the unique Victorian Wall Paintings in

St Peter & St Paul, Luddesdowne DA13 0XE

We are open Saturday afternoons in July, August and September

2.00 - 4.30pm For other events during the year visit

www.cobham-luddesdowne.org

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Leather BottleThe

Built in 1629, The Leather Bottle is known to many as Charles Dickens Favourite Ale House in Cobham. Not only did he visit the inn but he stayed

in Rooms 2 & 6 which he featured in The Pickwick Papers.

No matter what the occasion, come in and see how much we've changed.

We now have a stylish new look that's warm, modern and welcoming.

‘clean and commodious village ale house’ -from the Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

The Leather [email protected] 814 327

54-56 The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA12 3BZ

| Accommodation | Restaurant | Function Room |



Riverside EventsOn Your Bike sponsored charity cycle ride Gravesend Riverside Area DA12 2BS 15, 30 and 45 mile cycle rides organised by Gravesend Rotary Club open to all. Checkpoints and refreshments en route with certificates and a special slate coaster for each rider.Date: Sunday 17 AprilTime: 8am - 4.30pmFurther details: 01474 56 88 53

Fusion FestivalRiverside Leisure Area, DA12 2BSNew and emerging artists celebrating music and dance from around the world.Date: Saturday 11 JuneTime: TBC

Thames Barge Match 2016Riverside Leisure Area, DA12 2BSStart from Mucking No.3 Buoy, Lower Hope Reach, River Thames to South West Barrow Buoy, returning to finish off at Gravesend.Please note the route may change nearer the time.Date: Saturday 25 JuneTime: TBC

Crowning of the Summer QueenGravesend Fort Gardens, DA12 2BTWatch the crowning of this year’s Summer Queen.Date: Saturday 9 July Time: 2pm

170th Town RegattaRiverside Leisure Area, DA12 2BSDate: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July Time: 10am - 5pm (TBC)Town Regatta Funfair - Fri 8, Sat 9, Sun 10 July

Gravesend Riverside FestivalRiverside Leisure Area, DA12 2BSFamily fun event including live music, entertainment and Gravesend’s Summer Regatta on the Thames. Plus Country Fayre on the Square in Fort Gardens.Date: Saturday 23 July Time: 11am -7pm (TBC)Festival Funfair – Fri 24, Sat 25, Sun 26 July

Firework NightRiverside Leisure Area, DA12 2BSEnjoy the firework display by the river. Date: Friday 4 November Times: Gates open 6pm, fireworks at 8pm Price: FREE event Firework night funfair Thur 3 & Fri 4 Nov.

Topsail Barge TripsGravesend Town Pier Pontoon, DA11 0BJEnjoy a trip along the Thames aboard a historic Thames Sailing Barge. Choose from the following:

Lunch sail from Gravesend. Date: Monday 25 AprilTime: 11am - 3pmPrice: £39.50 including 2 course lunch.

Gravesend to Tower Bridge & back. Date: Friday 3 JuneTime: 10am - 4.30pmPrice: £60 fully catered.Book your place by calling Gravesend Visitor Information Centre on 01474 33 76 00.

Date Time Trip

23 Sept 3.30pm – 7.45pm (return by coach)

Tower Bridge

24 Sept 11.30am – 8.00pm Southend

25 Sept 12.15pm – 6.15pm Thames forts

25 sept 12.15pm – 6.15pm Southend

25 Sept 6.15pm – 11.00pm Evening Cruise Tower Bridge

27 Sept 1.30pm – 6.00pm Tower Bridge

28 Sept 10am – 6.30pm (return by coach)

Clacton

28 Sept 10am – 6.30pm (return by coach)

Cruise River Blackwater

29 Sept 4.15pm (One Way) Tower Bridge

30 Sept 12.15pm – 6.15pm Thames forts

30 Sept 12.15pm – 6.15pm Southend

1 Oct 3pm – 7.45pm Tower Bridge

5 Oct 5.30pm – 10.15pm Evening Cruise Tower Bridge

7 Oct 11.30am – 4.15pm Tower Bridge

8 Oct 12.15pm – 8.15pm Southend

9 Oct 12.15pm – 6.15pm Southend

9 Oct 12.15pm – 6.15pm Cruise River Medway

Date Time Trip

15 June 12pm-5.45pm Tower Bridge

16 June 1.30pm -6pm Tower Bridge

18 June 6.15pm - 11.30pm Tower Bridge


18 June 12.30pm - 6.15pm Thames forts

21 June 9.30am - leave Clacton at 5pm (return by coach)

Cruise River Blackwater

23 June 9.30am - 7.45pm River Medway & SS Richard Montgomery


27 June 11am - 9.15pm River Medway & around Isle of Sheppey

28 June 9.30am - 7.45pm (return by coach)

Cruise to Rye

Waverley Paddle Steamer TripsGravesend Town Pier Pontoon, DA11 0BJThe Waverley Paddle Steamer is visiting Gravesend again this year. This vessel is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass.

MV Balmoral Paddle Steamer TripsGravesend Town Pier Pontoon, DA11 0BJContinuing its long and illustrious story, and now as one of the last surviving ships of its type, the Motor Vessel Balmoral has launched back into service offering a wide choice of coastal day excursion cruises.

Please be aware that this timetable is provisional and dates, times and

trips may be subject to change.

For more information on prices and booking call Gravesend Visitor

Centre on 01474 33 76 00.

www.visitgravesham.com www.gogravesham.com 2726


Gravesend Visitor Centre Talks Price: £3.00 Booking is essential - 01474 33 76 00

Monuments in Gravesend – Sandra SoderDate: Saturday 29 October 2016Time: 11am

Grim Gravesend – Christoph BullDate: Wednesday 16 November 2016Time: 11am

Tales from a Local Reporter – Brian PortwayDate: Saturday 3 December 2016Time: 11am

Defending Thameside – Rob PooleDate: Wednesday 11 January 2017Time: 11am

Ebbsfleet Football Club – Paul Harrison Date: Saturday 28 January 2017Time: 11am

Gravesham Talk and Walk – Peter Adams Date: Wednesday 15 February 2017Time: 11am

The Pocahontas Walk – Sandra SoderDate: Saturday 4 March 2017Time: 11am

Pocahontas – Toni Mount Date: Saturday 25 March 2017Time: 11am

Royal National Lifeboat Institution TalkDate: Saturday 8 April 2017Time: 11am

The One That Got Away – Christoph BullDate: Wednesday 19 April 2017Time: 11am


www.gogravesham.com

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[email protected] 18a St Georges Square, Gravesend Kent DA11 0TBwww.gravesendboroughmarket.co.uk

Discover Gravesham’s ancient parishes and communitiesReliance Restaurant, Queen St, DA12 2EEJoin Christoph Bull for an illustrated talk and discover the ancient places which make up Gravesham. Meal included. Date: Monday 12 September Time: 6pm Price: £14Further details: 01474 53 35 93

Chalk Parish Folklore – Ghosts & Legends of Chalk Reliance Restaurant, Queen St, DA12 2EEDiscover the stories and legends that have developed over generations. Things that go bump within the Chalk parish! Date: Monday 5 DecemberTime: 6pm Price: £14Further details: 01474 53 35 93

To book visit Gravesend Visitor Centre18A St. George’s Square DA11 0TBor call 01474 33 76 00



St George’s Church Summer FairSt George’s Church, DA11 0DJFree children’s activities and face painting. BBQ plus a variety of stalls, cakes, bottle stall, raffle, books, dvd’s, games and much more.Date: Saturday 18 JuneTime: 10am - 2pmPrice: FREE entry

Armed Forces flying the flagCommunity Square, DA12 1AUJoin this service and pay tribute to servicemen and women ahead of Armed Forces Day.Date: Monday 20 JuneTime: 12.30pm

Northfleet CarnivalBegins at Springhead Industrial Park, Northfleet, DA11 8HLNorthfleet Carnival is a community run procession for Gravesend and Northfleet and is now in it’s 48th year! It starts at Springhead Industrial Park and continues throught the town centre finishing at the Riverside Leisure Area. Date: Saturday 2 JulyTime: 1pm - 3.30pm approximately.

Remembrance ServiceCommunity Square, DA12 1AUDate: Friday 11 NovemberTime: 11am

Remembrance Sunday ServicesWindmill Hill Gardens, Gravesend, DA12 1LD and The Hill, Northfleet, DA12 1JRDate: Sunday 13 NovemberTime: 11am

Christmas Light Switch OnNew Road, Gravesend, DA11 0AADate: Friday 18 November Time: 4pm

Christmas in Gravesham EventsVarious locations in GravesendEnjoy a full and exciting array of Christmas events including Christmas on the Hill, the annual two days Christmas Fayre, Christmas Tree Festival and Nativity Parade, and the Magic of Christmas.Dates: Every Saturday between 26 November and 17 December.Further details: www.gogravesham.com

Christmas FayreSt George’s Church Hall, Church St, DA11 0DJFree face painting and free children’s activities. Hot refreshments plus a variety of stalls, cakes, bottle stall, chocolate tombola, raffle, books, DVD’s, games and much more.Date: Saturday 3 DecemberTime: 10am - 2pm Price: FREE entry


Farmers MarketWindmill Street and King Street, DA12 2XXGravesend Farmer’s Market offers a variety of local produce such as homemade preserves, fresh breads, meat and flowers.Dates: 2nd Friday of each monthTime: 10.30am - 3pm

Giant Easter Egg HuntCollect forms from Gravesend Visitor Centre (Towncentric), Civic Centre, the GR@nd and Gravesend Library.Join Gravesend’s giant Easter egg hunt! Find all 12 Easter eggs in Gravesend town centre’s shop windows. The winner will be picked and receive a ‘fun filled hamper’!Date: From Thur 24 March - Fri 11 April Price: FREE

Vaisakhi FestivalSaddington Street, DA12 1AGThe festival marks the start of the New Year in the Nanakshahi solar calendar and recognizes the Sikh religious faith. It is an occasion of dancing, singing, music, wearing of festive garments and religious praise. The procession takes place from the Indian Temple through the streets of Gravesend and back.Date: Saturday 16 AprilTime: 11.30am - 3pm

Lighting of the Beacon on Windmill HillWindmill Hill Memorial Gardens, DA12 1JRThe lighting of the beacon is in honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday.Date: Thursday 21 AprilTime: 7.30pm

St George’s Day ParadeSt George’s Church, DA11 0DJThe St George’s annual parade will process through the town centre and end at Community Square. It will involve local schools displaying creative lanterns. Musicians and dancers will also take part.Date: Friday 22 AprilTime: 10am -11.30am

90 Years of MotoringNew Road, DA11 OASTo mark The Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations, Gravesend Town Centre will be filled with classic and vintage modes of transport from the past 90 years.Date: Saturday 23 AprilTime: 11am – 4pm

Gravesham District Scout Association St Georges Day Parade and ServiceGravesend Old Town hall and High Street, DA11 0AZThere will be entertainment from 1pm. The Parade leaves at 2.20pm ending with the service on Community Square at 2.35pm.Date: Sunday 24 AprilTime: 1pm

Queen’s 90th Birthday Street PartyCommunity Square, DA12 1AUDate: Friday 10 JuneTime: 12pm – 2pm

Poppy Picnic Fort Gardens, DA12 2BTJoin the British Legion for this event to mark the Queen’s 90th Birthday.Date: Sunday 12 JuneTime: TBC

Town Centre Events

Gates open 6pm Fireworks 8pm

Includes: n Smith’s Funfair (2pm-10pm Ordnance Road)

n Stan Lee King Discon Catering Outlets

For further information please call 01474 33 76 00 or visit www.gogravesham.co.ukFor parking please use town centre car parks.

Friday 4 NovemberRiverside Leisure Area

FREE ENTRY

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THE BOX OFFICE 08442 439 480www.woodville.co.uk

Woodville Place Gravesend DA12 1DD

We know how to entertain

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WEDDINGS & PARTIES

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Outdoor TheatreNurstead Court, Meopham, DA13 9AD Shakespeare’s All’s Well that Ends WellDate: Wednesday 6 July Time: 7.30pm Prices: £10-£19.50Book: Booking essential at The Woodville on 01474 33 74 59

Gravesham Arts Art CompetitionSt Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD For artist competition entry form please see graveshamarts.co.uk Dates: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July Time: 11am - 5pm Price: FREE admission

Something For The Weekend….St Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD, St Andrew’s Gardens, Town Pontoon, Three Daws Gravesham Arts…are holding their extravaganza of music & art, food & drink in multiple locations for full details see graveshamarts.co.uk and follow us on Facebook ...don’t mind if we do!Dates: Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August Times: Saturday: 11am – 4pm Sunday: 12noon – 5pm Price: FREE

Gravesend Art Group Annual Show St Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Dates: Sat 27 Aug - Sun 4 SeptTime: 10am-4pmPrice: FREE admission

Heritage Open DaysSt Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Dates: Fri 9, Sat 10 & Sun 11 SeptemberTime: 11am – 4pm approx.

Outdoor TheatreNurstead Court, Meopham, DA13 9ADOliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to ConquerDate: Tuesday 9 AugustTime: 7.30pm Prices: £10-£19.50Book: Booking essential at The Woodville on 01474 33 74 59

Chasing The Whale St Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Kings of the South Seas with Tim Eriksen & Philip Hoare. UK Tour: A whaler’s life from the era of Moby Dick brought to life through music, narration & film.Date: Tuesday 5 AprilTime: 8pmPrice: Tickets £10

Marie’s Tea Room Jewellery WorkshopsHigh Street, Gravesend, DA11 0BAFortnightly jewellery workshops.Dates: Weaving: 7 April Wire Work: 21 April Polmer Clay: 5 May Resin: 2 June Silver Clay for beginners: 16 JuneTime: 6.30pm – 8.30pmPrices: £15 per person (Resin £20, Silver Clay £35)

Active ArtistsSt Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Meet the artists, see them work, sales of work availableDates: Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 April Time: 10am - 5pmPrice: FREE admission

Victoria Printmakers ShowSt Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Date: Saturday 30 April & Sunday 1 MayPrice: FREE admission

“Two Rivers”St Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Collaboration with Nucleus Arts curated by Duncan GrantDate: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 May Price: FREE admission

Showcase KentSt Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD Photography curated by Rich CotteeDates: Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June Time: 11am - 3pm Price: FREE admission

Thames Barge Match, also a solo show of maritime watercolours St Andrew’s Art Centre, DA12 2BD by local artist Jack Messam, Fiddlefit play live & pop up tea roomDate: Saturday 25 JuneTime: 11am - 4.30pmPrice: FREE admission

Discover Kent’s Hidden GemArts & Entertainment

The town Pier, Gravesend



star ratings explained

Whatever the purpose of your stay, Gravesham offers a range of quality visitor accommodation to suit your requirements. Whether it’s a B&B in Gravesend and close villages, or a hotel with fishing and golf activities nearby, you’ll be glad you based yourself here.

We are passionate about promoting local tourism businesses. We also recognise that visitors have the right to be fully informed, with clear and accurate information about accommodation and expect an appropriate level of standards and service. This can be demonstrated by properties’ inclusion in various accredited assessment schemes such as Visit Britain, the AA or the Kent Accommodation Scheme.

In the absence of any form of accreditation, we in partnership with Visit Kent and Tourism South East, have developed a pilot scheme called “Standards Charter”, which acts as a platform for start-up businesses. It enables us to work with businesses that are equally committed to quality principles and this is an approach adopted by many other destinations.

You can be confident that all properties listed have been checked out for quality and have signed up to a code of conduct to deliver high standards of customer service.

Accommodation

1 star – Simple, practical, no frills

2 stars – Well presented and well run

3 stars – Good level of quality and comfort

4 stars – Excellent standard throughout

5 stars – Exceptional with a degree of luxury

Some local properties may not have signed up to the Star rating scheme; however, they have joined the Kent Accommodation Scheme. The Kent Accommodation Scheme (KAS) is an entry scheme to assess tourist

accommodations in Kent and make sure they are fit for purpose, legal, safe and clean. The scheme works alongside the existing National Quality Standards (star rating schemes) of Visit England / Quality in Tourism and AA Hotel Services. The KAS is accredited by Visit England.

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Site Features Leisure Facilities Languages

I Building of historical interest 8 Cycles for hire ¬ Staff fluent in Arabic

# Public house/Inn U Fishing (onsite or nearby) ¿ Staff fluent in Chinese

7 Working farm V Golf available (onsite or nearby) ¥ Staff fluent in Dutch

D Garden T Pony trekking/horse-riding ¾ Staff fluent in French

º On street/public parking W Shooting _ Staff fluent in German

C Free private parking 3 Water sports onsite « Staff fluent in Hindustani

Booking & Payment Details O Games room onsite ¦ Staff fluent in Italian

¨ American Express accepted 4 Snooker/billiards/pool onsite § Staff fluent in Japanese

' Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted ¼ Gym on site ± Staff fluent in Polish

< Euros accepted z Health/beauty facilities onsite ® Staff fluent in Portuguese

v Christmas special programme + Leisure club (onsite or nearby) ª Staff fluent in Russian

G Senior citizens reduced rates N Sauna onsite © Staff fluent in Spanish

w Travel agent bookings R Squash onsite ² Staff fluent in Welsh

Target Markets P Swimming pool - indoor onsite

; Coach parties welcomed Q Swimming pool - outdoor onsite

> Gay/lesbian friendly S Tennis onsite

\ Single sex groups NOT accepted

? Single sex groups welcomed

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Property Facilities

/ Air conditioning A Regular entertainment q Night porter

0 Central heating c Internet access for visitors r Passenger lift

t Conference facilities s Ironing facilities ½ Real log/coal fires

J Disabled facilities * Laundry facilities } Smoking allowed

@ Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement p Laundry/valet service E Totally non-smoking

F Dogs/pets NOT accepted o Lounge for residents' use L Telephone (public)

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a Children welcome |l

Continental breakfast only ! Electric shaver points

µ Children's indoor play area ³ Evening meals ¶ Hairdryer

Y Children's outdoor play area k Licensed (table) h Tea/coffee making in bedrooms

y Baby listening service m Packed lunches provided j Minibar in bedrooms

» Cots available 9 Restaurant open to non-residents d Telephone

¹ High chairs available x Snacks/afternoon tea e Radio

n Special diets available g Satellite television

~ Vegetarian diet available f Colour television

i Unlicensed : CD Player

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On street/public parking

Free private parking

American Express accepted

Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Christmas special programme

Travel agent bookings

Coach parties welcomed

Gay/lesbian friendly

Golf available (onsite or nearby)

Night porter

Leisure club (onsite or nearby)

Gym on site

Central heating

Conference facilities

Disabled facilities

Dogs/pets NOT accepted

Ironing facilities

Internet access for visitors

Laundry facilities

Lounge for residents’ use

Linen provided

Electric shaver points

Laundry/valet service

Telephone

Radio

Colour television

Satellite television

Video/DVD

Hairdryer

Tea/coffee making in room

Microwave cooker

Continental breakfast only

Single sex groups welcome

Evening meals

Snacks/afternoon tea

Restaurant open all

Licensed (table)

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Children welcome

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High chairs available

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Chestnuts B&B North Leigh, Gravesend Road, Higham, Kent, ME3 7DX Tel: 01474 82 27 16 Web: www.bandbchesnuts.co.uk

The owners, Mr and Mrs Whitefield, offer a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation which has a private entrance and off-road parking near to the bedrooms.Chestnuts is a great base from which to explore local attractions, of which there are many. A direct bus route goes to both Gravesend and the Medway Towns, and the M2 motorway and South Eastern railways provide good links with London and the Kent coast. The lovely bedrooms are situated in a quiet corner of the 1-acre garden & woodland, about 100 feet from the dining-room in the main house. In the morning, an enjoyable full English Breakfast is served, with a vegetarian option if preferred.

Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms £65 prpnb

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*prpnb - per room per night for bed & breakfast *pupw - per unit per week * Please note, all details and prices were correct at the time of printing.

Orchard B&B 11 View Road, Cliffe Woods, Kent, ME3 8JQ Tel: 01634 22 27 80 Web: www.orchardcottagekent.co.uk

Semi Rural location that offers privacy and relaxation for the business traveller and a welcome retreat for the family as an ideal tranquil base to explore the area.

This star graded provider offers 5 self-contained en suite Bed & Breakfast Accommodation with Kitchen Diner and Conservatory. Flatscreen TV with Freeview and DAB Radio. Free wifi in all rooms. Free Parking.

Bridal party packages also available.

Bed & Breakfast with 5 rooms £60-£70 prpnb

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Jessamine House 4 London Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 9JETel: 01474 569 868Web: www.jesshouse.co.uk

The Jessamine Guest House offers a warm and cosy atmosphere. The Victorian house is set back from the road allowing easy access and off road parking. Double, twin, single and family rooms are available.The B&B is in an ideal location with easy access to the A2, M25, M20 & Dartford Crossing. Plus only 1.2 miles from Ebbsfleet International Railway station.

Rooms rate from £59 prpn (full or continental breakfast is available at an additional cost)

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The Leather Bottle 54-56 the Street, Cobham, Kent, DA12 3BZTel: 01474 81 43 27 Web: www.theleatherbottle.co.uk

Set in the middle of the picturesque village of Cobham, built in 1629. The Inn became known as The Leather Bottle around 1720 when a Leather Bottle containing gold sovereigns was found on the premises. Today, it is a charming old pub renowned throughout the county for its Dickensian associations. A relaxing escape from the world outside, our five comfortable en-suite double bedrooms are fitted and furnished to ensure your relaxation and comfort. Two of these bedrooms offer luxury four poster beds, one of which is a large bridal suite.

Inn with 5 rooms from £60 prpnb

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StandardsCharter

Eating Out in GraveshamGravesham has great places to eat and drink. Whether you are looking for an Indian restaurant, Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views of the River, an award winning Fish & Chip restaurant, a village restaurant, a traditional public house or a local café, you will be able to find somewhere with great food and affordable prices.

Gravesham Borough Council’s policy is to score all restaurants from zero to five. Scores can be found at www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/council/gravesham-borough-council.

For an extensive list of 4 and 5 rated places to eat in Gravesham please visit www.gogravesham.com/food-and-drink

Best Western Manor Hotel Hever Court Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5UQ Telphone: 01474 35 31 00

The Inn on the Lake Hotel A2 Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3HB Telephone: 01474 823 333

Hopewell Self-catering 217 Downs Road, Istead Rise, Kent, DA13 9HWTelephone: 01474 83 20 52

Premier Inn – Budget Hotel The Woodlands, Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7LF Telephone: 08715 27 84 74

For more information and to book your stay please phone Gravesend Visitor Information Centre on 01474 33 76 00, email [email protected] or visit www.gogravesham.com

Manor Hotel Hever Court Road Gravesend Kent DA12 5UQ

With 64 bedrooms, an onsite Restaurant and two small function rooms, we are the perfect venue to accommodate your wedding guests, host an Afternoon Tea , Funeral Tea , Private Dining or

Anniversary Celebration

All details are on our Website

We’re here to help, why not give us a call

Tel:01474 353100 www.bw-manorhotel.co.uk

EAT DRINK SLEEP

Field View B&B 32 Walmers Avenue, Higham, Kent, ME3 7EH Tel: 01474 82 23 30 Web:www.field-view.co.uk

The Clarendon Royal Hotel Royal Pier Road, Gravesend DA12 2BE Telphone: 01474 362221

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Premier Inn – Budget Hotel Hevercourt Road, Singlewell, Gravesend, Kent DA12 5UQ Telephone: 08709 90 63 52

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Welcome to the Three DawsAn historic riverside inn dating back to the 1400’s steeped with tales ofsmugglers, Press Gangs, hauntings and much more.

• MEALS (INCLUDING VEGETARIAN) AVAILABLE ALL DAY• FUNCTION ROOM & MEETING ROOMS FOR ALL OCCASSIONS• RIVERSIDE TERRACE• OUR FRONTAGE OVERLOOKS THE NEW GRAVESEND

PONTOON, IDEAL FOR VISITING BOATS/YACHTSWhy not drop in to taste the real ales and soak up the atmosphere of thiswonderful old inn?Read more at www.threedaws.co.uk

FOR EVENTS &MENUS VISIT OUR WEBSITE

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, BUSINESS& SOCIAL MEETINGS

6 Town Pier, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0BJ Tel: 01474 566869THREE DAWS RIVERSIDE INN

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The best local family pub & restaurant in Gravesend

Address: Central Ave, Gravesend DA12 5AW Phone: 01474 564 359

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Fantastic newly refurbished pub & gardens

Kids play area Mini farm Daily specials

WEEKLY» Ladies Night - Thursday » Cocktail Night - Friday » Live Music - Saturday night from 8.30pm

Monthly» Tribute Nights » International Food Night

Special Events» Easter » Bank Holidays

L a rge f u nc t ion ro om f or h i r e

Hungarian Festival Sat 21st May from 2pmLive Music • Dancing • Hungarian food • Facepainting

Free Entry - all welcome

Family Musical Festival Sat 2nd July from 2pmA fun day full of live music and many bands

Tickets in advance from skiddle £5 - on the door £7


Established in 1999, Gravesend’s Visitor Centre at Towncentric (Tourism, Regeneration, and Information Centre) has achieved much in growing the visitor

economy in Gravesham and provides a high quality service to visitors to the area.

The Visitor Centre is a networked Tourist Information Centre through the council’s membership of Tourism South East. The quality of its service being recognised at a national level in being awarded Enjoy England Official Partner status by Tourism South East in 2008 and a Regional Gold Award in 2014.

Frontline Visitor Information staff are trained to respond to a wide range of customer and visitor enquiries and can provide the following services:

Booking agents for the National Express and Euroline coaches.

Bookings for local events, boat and coach trips.

UK and local accommodation search and bookings.

Friendly and knowledgeable advice on where to go and what’s on in Gravesham

The sale of a range of souvenirs, maps, guides, brochure and bus, train and tide timetables.

Keys for disabled toilets under the national RADAR scheme.

Advance booking for hire of shopmobility scooters and wheelchairs for visitors who require them.

Gravesham Borough Council works with national and local tourism partners including Visit Britain, Visit England, Tourism South East and Visit Kent.

Contact UsYou can visit us at our visitor centre, at the back of St George’s Shopping Centre (Opposite St George’s Church)

Gravesend Visitor Centre,Towncentric 18a St. George’s Square Gravesend Kent DA11 0TB

Our opening times are 1 April to 30 September 9am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday. 10am - 3pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm, Bank Holidays.

1 October to 31 March 9am - 4pm, Monday to Saturday.Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

email: [email protected]

telephone: 01474 33 76 00

Visitor Information Centrefacebook.com/GoGravesham twitter.com/GoGravesham

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