Gravesend local attractions and places to eat
Sightseeing
Medieval castle (as featured in the movie Ironclad), Charles Dickens, fossil shop, historic buildings - 17 mins drive
46 locals recommend
Rochester
Medieval castle (as featured in the movie Ironclad), Charles Dickens, fossil shop, historic buildings - 17 mins drive
Famous for local seafood, pebble beaches and upbeat vibe - 50 mins drive
220 locals recommend
Whitstable
Famous for local seafood, pebble beaches and upbeat vibe - 50 mins drive
Historic walled city with Cathedral, restaurants and bars, or go for a punt on the river - 50 mins drive
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Historic walled city with Cathedral, restaurants and bars, or go for a punt on the river - 50 mins drive
Historic Greenwich, Cutty Sark Ship, Maritime Museam, Royal Observatory, Centre for Greenwich Mean Time, parks, market, restaurants and bars - 35 mins drive
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
Historic Greenwich, Cutty Sark Ship, Maritime Museam, Royal Observatory, Centre for Greenwich Mean Time, parks, market, restaurants and bars - 35 mins drive
Guru Nanak Darbar (Gurdwara)
Guru Nanak MargOne of Europe's largest Sikh temples - 14 mins walk away
Walks around the lakes, burger van & Ice cream van, Seasonal Paddle boarding and Kayaking - 20 mins drive
7 locals recommend
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Malling RoadWalks around the lakes, burger van & Ice cream van, Seasonal Paddle boarding and Kayaking - 20 mins drive
Chartwell
Mapleton RoadWinston Churchill's residence - 30 mins drive
If you want local things to do, maps, guides then pop in here - 3 mins walk away
Visit Gravesend Information Centre
High StreetIf you want local things to do, maps, guides then pop in here - 3 mins walk away
Fun with kids
Must visit JCB based theme park for big kids and little kids - 15 mins drive
24 locals recommend
Diggerland Kent
Roman WayMust visit JCB based theme park for big kids and little kids - 15 mins drive
Multiple Panic rooms across different locations - 3 mins walk away
The Panic Room Gravesend 2 (The Grove)
150 Milton RdMultiple Panic rooms across different locations - 3 mins walk away
Cross the Thames on the Ferry 1 min walk away to visit the Fort on the other side of the Thames
8 locals recommend
Tilbury Fort
Cross the Thames on the Ferry 1 min walk away to visit the Fort on the other side of the Thames
Walks in the forest, lakes, Outdoor childrens play area, cafe and gift shop - 12 mins drive
18 locals recommend
Shorne Woods Country Park
Brewers RoadWalks in the forest, lakes, Outdoor childrens play area, cafe and gift shop - 12 mins drive
Walk along the Thames, through the park, outdoor gym equipment, childrens play areas and cafe - 8 mins walk away
Gravesend Promenade
Walk along the Thames, through the park, outdoor gym equipment, childrens play areas and cafe - 8 mins walk away
Cyclopark
Watling StreetCycle Circuit, Mountain bike trails and skate park - 9 mins drive
I Dig Dinos
64 High StBuy your own Dinosaur fossils and toys - 17 mins drive in Rochester
"The Loveliest Castle in the World" - Children's Play park, Go-Ape High Walk - 30 mins drive
316 locals recommend
Leeds Castle
"The Loveliest Castle in the World" - Children's Play park, Go-Ape High Walk - 30 mins drive
Castle, maze and lakes, childhood home of Anne Boleyn - 40 mins drive
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadCastle, maze and lakes, childhood home of Anne Boleyn - 40 mins drive
Food scene
Rico Sabor
High StreetTapas bar/restaurant in historic building - 3 mins walk away
The Pantry
161 Parrock StPriscilla's Pantry for Brunch, amazing Afternoon Tea & Cakes - 8 mins walk
Our personal favorite Brunch spot, amazing food, milshakes & pastries! - 12 mins drive away
Cafe lounge
7 The ParadeOur personal favorite Brunch spot, amazing food, milshakes & pastries! - 12 mins drive away
Vegan Antics
70 High StVegan Bakery, & great Cup Cakes - 3 mins walk away
Marie's Tea Room
22 High StTea room with inside & outside seating - 3 mins walk away
Three Daws
Town PierClosest Pub with good reviews & outside seating next to river - 1 min walk away
Adjacent Hotel, Bar & Restaurant with Beer Garden on the Thames - 30 seconds walk :-)
The Clarendon Royal Hotel
Royal Pier RoadAdjacent Hotel, Bar & Restaurant with Beer Garden on the Thames - 30 seconds walk :-)
Julius Caesar Italian Restaurant
12-14 High StClosest Italian with good reviews - 3 mins walk away
Il Padrino
23 Stone StClosest Pizza Restaurant & No.1 Restaurant on Gravesend Trip Advisor - 8 mins walk away
Reliance Fish Restaurant Gravesend
4 Queen StFish and Chips, eat in or takeaway - 3 mins walk away
Sukhothai Thai Restaurant
6 Windmill StThai Restaurant - 7 mins walk away
Pub with authentic Punjabi food - 12 mins walk via Gravesend Promenade & gardens
V's Punjabi Grill at The Canal Tavern
1 Canal RdPub with authentic Punjabi food - 12 mins walk via Gravesend Promenade & gardens
Tufail
139 Parrock StIndian Restaurant - 10 mins walk away
The Gandhi Restaurant
66 West StIndian Restaurant - 4 mins walk away
Umami sushi box
164 Parrock StHighly rated Sushi Takeaway - 8 mins Walk away
China Garden
33 Windmill StChinese Restaurant - 8 mins walk away
Pad Thai Live
Queen StreetCheap Thai Street food (closes at 4:30pm, 8pm Saturdays) - 3 mins walk away
The Invicta Bar
31 Windmill StNice Bar with outdoor seating area in town - 8 mins walk away
Shopping & Restaurants
Shops, Restaurants (inc. TGI's, Five Guys, Byron Burger, Wagamamas, Browns, Pizza Express, Zizzi's, Bella Italia, Loch Fyne, Carluccios, Cafe Rouge, Yo! Sushi etc), indoor play & trampoline parks, outdoor crazy golf and Showcase Multiplex Cinema in modern Shopping Centre - 15 mins drive away
148 locals recommend
Bluewater Shopping Mall
Bluewater ParkwayShops, Restaurants (inc. TGI's, Five Guys, Byron Burger, Wagamamas, Browns, Pizza Express, Zizzi's, Bella Italia, Loch Fyne, Carluccios, Cafe Rouge, Yo! Sushi etc), indoor play & trampoline parks, outdoor crazy golf and Showcase Multiplex Cinema in modern Shopping Centre - 15 mins drive away