Visit Gravesham

31/08/2025

Gravesend Cold War Bunker, 5th September, 3rd & 31st October and 28th November 📆

Explore the underground world of 's Bunker with a guided tour. Listen to the knowledgeable guides talking about the historical displays 📜

Adults - £5 🎟
Children, 12 - 15 years - £3 🎫

Book now to avoid disappointment - https://shorturl.at/JSMJO

31/08/2025

📢 SAVE THE DATES 📅

Check out the upcoming events as part of , 12th - 21st September - an annual celebration of England's history and culture with FREE access to heritage sites and events!

Celebrating architecture, creative exhibitions and refreshments, Iron Pier Brewery at St Andrews, Thursday to Saturday, 11am - 10pm and Sunday, 11am - 6pm ⛪️

The Native American Connection: an Untold Story, St George's Church, Saturday 30th September, 3pm - 4:30pm. Presented by Rafael Montero, with a ceremony of remembrance at the statue of Princess in the church grounds. All welcome, no booking required. Free entry 📜

Wood and Mausoleum, Sunday 21st September, 12:30pm - 4:40pm. Visit this beautifully restored 18th century mausoleum in peaceful wood pasture 🌳

, Sunday 21st September, 12:30pm - 4:30pm. This National Trust Charles II house is an extraordinary example of a Kent country home 🏡

Details of all upcoming events in - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/whats-on

31/08/2025

🚂 OPEN TODAY 🌬

And every Sunday throughout the summer, 1pm - 4pm 📣

Miniature steam train rides, Gravesend Model Marine & Engineering Society, Cascades Leisure Centre, . Bring a picnic, play ball and visit the children's park! Only 50p a ride (cash only) 🎟

Windmill, Meopham Green. A rare 6 sided smock mill and a grade 2 protected building. Visit the iconic and freshly restored windmill and chat to the volunteers. Take a free tour and enjoy visiting this special windmill 🌟

More info - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/whats-on

31/08/2025

🌳 LAST DAY TODAY 🪵

Get outside and have some woodland fun with self-led trails at our amazing country parks -

Woodland Wildlife Trail, Shorne Woods Country Park, 10am - 4pm 🐦‍⬛ Call into the Visitor Centre to purchase your trail sheet. Follow the self-led trail, explore the woods and see what you can spot around the park. Finish your trail to receive a prize 🐸

Summer Trail, Trosley Country Park, 10am - 1:30pm 🦔 Purchase a trail from the café. Complete a word search, a scavenger hunt and find out lots of 'Did you Know' facts. Small prize at the café 🐝

Only £3 per trail 🗺

Find details of upcoming events in - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/whats-on/find-events/

31/08/2025

Charity Day, Gravesham Tennis Club, today, from 10am 🎾

Train with Former British Davis Cup Pros – A Charity Tennis Event for Everyone

Whether you’ve never picked up a racket or you’ve been playing for years, this is your chance to experience tennis like never before.

Two former British Davis Cup professionals are coming to Gravesham LTC to run fun, expert-led masterclasses – open to children, adults, beginners and experienced players alike.

✔️ Just £8 per session – incredible value for world-class coaching
✔️ No experience needed – if you’re curious about tennis, come along
✔️ All proceeds fund our schools and college tennis programme, including vital SEND support

More than coaching:
- Free play, fun games, prizes and a barbecue
- At 2pm, watch the pros take to the court with Coach Tom in an exhibition doubles match
- Enter for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to play alongside the pros

This is a rare opportunity – we’re lucky to welcome players of this calibre, and it’s all in support of a great cause.

➡️ Places are limited – sign up today to avoid missing out:
Book Your Place Here
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/GraveshamLawnTennisClub/News/39f79e7c-23fe-4aaa-92f6-c53415560cd4

30/08/2025

📜 HAVE YOU SEEN?📜

St Mary Magdalene Church, is situated on the highest point in the village. Cobham church features 15 magnificent brasses in the chancel. Some are more than 600 years old and are the finest medieval brasses in the world! ⛪️

Whilst in the Chancel admire the striking large Brooke Tomb, dated 1561, with effigies of Lord Cobham George Brooke and his wife, Anne Bray. The church is open daily 9:30am - 3:30pm 🪦

Please note the final guided tours of nearby Cobham Hall for 2025 take place on Sunday 19th October, 2pm - 5pm. The last tour begins at 4pm 🏡

More details of all upcoming events in - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/

30/08/2025

⚓️ SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS 🚢

The excitement in show no signs of slowing down -

Heritage Open Days, 12th - 21st September. An annual celebration of England's history and culture with free access to heritage sites and events 🏰

Waverley Excursions, the world's last seagoing paddle steamer arrives at Town Pier for sailings 🌊

Gad's Hill Place penultimate guided tour, 14th September, 1pm & 2pm. Visit Charles 'little Kentish freehold' 📚

Gravesend Festival, 27th & 28th September, 11am - 6pm. With live music, , walkabout acts, sailing and Pop Up On The Pier events ⛵️

Find out more and booking info - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/whats-on

30/08/2025

🥕 AUTUMN SHOWS 🌽

All welcome to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of flowers, vegetables, homemade cakes and more -

Chalk Village Gardeners Club - Gravesend Kent - Chalk Parish Hall, Saturday 6th September, 2:30pm - 4:15pm. Includes a plant sale, mega raffle, local produce and refreshments 🌼

Cobham Gardeners' Society, Meadow Room, , Saturday 13th September, 2pm - 3:30pm. Gardening tips, adult and junior show categories, plants and refreshments 🌸

Details of all upcoming events in - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/whats-on

30/08/2025

⛱️ Beach Day 🏖 St Georges Shopping Centre, until tomorrow, 10am - 4pm.

A sandy play area for building sandcastles, deck chairs and refreshments for families to enjoy. Free entry🍦

Details of all upcoming events - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/whats-on

30/08/2025

⛪️ HISTORY AND HERITAGE 📜

Milton Chantry Heritage Centre (free) and New Tavern Fort (£1) Fort Gardens, open every Saturday and Sunday until the end of September, 12noon - 5pm 🏡

The chantry was founded in 1322 by the Earl of Pembroke. It served as a hospital, Tudor Chantry, public house and Georgian barracks. Although mainly encased in 19th century brick, the building still has its 14th century timber roof! 🏠

And bristling with heavy guns New Tavern Fort, and its magazines, is located on the south bank of the River . The fort was built in the 1780s to defend the Thames from the French and remained in use for more than a century 🌊

Listen to our FREE audio guide by simply scanning the QR code when you arrive. No booking required, just turn up and enjoy visiting these historic buildings before they close for the winter! 🏰

29/08/2025

📜 Gravesend Historical 📚

Shipbuilding in the Days of Sail, St Mary's Church Hall, Monday 8th September, 7:30pm ⛵️

Retired shipwright, David Patient, author of Tilt Boats and Hatch Boats of Gravesend & The London River 1555 - 1865, will tell the story of maritime Gravesend in the days of sail. Members - free, visitors - £5 🗣

More info - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/gravesend-shipbuilding-in-the-days-of-sail-150610/

29/08/2025

Gad's Hill Place guided tour, Sunday 14th September, 1pm and 2:30pm 📜

Enjoy a guided tour of Dickens's 'little Kentish freehold' and see rooms, including his famous study, with a Trust Guide, followed by complimentary tea and biscuits served in the conservatory after your tour 🍪

Adults - £9.50 🎟
Children 7 - 13 years - £5 🎫
Free for children under 6 years old but please book their place.

Book now for the last few places on the penultimate tour of 2025 - www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/gads-hill-place-tour-september-tour-139427/