Welcome to Gravesend

Gravesend is a town located in the northwest corner of Kent, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and it was an important port during the Middle Ages. Today, Gravesend is a bustling town with a population of over 70,000 people. It is known for its maritime heritage, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural scene.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gravesend is the Clock Tower, which was built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The tower stands at 50 feet tall and is located in the town center. Another popular attraction is the Gravesend Promenade, which offers stunning views of the River Thames and the surrounding countryside. The promenade is a great place to take a stroll, go for a jog, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery.

Gravesend is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Woodlands Park and the Shorne Woods Country Park. These parks offer a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. In addition, the town has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, theaters, and music venues. Overall, Gravesend is a vibrant and dynamic town that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Pier View Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Pardey	42-44 Harmer Street Gravesend Kent DA12 2AX 2031373629
Bronte School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Wood	7 Pelham Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0HN 1474533805
Wrotham Road Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Jack	Wrotham Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0QF 1474534540 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Gough	Trinity Road Gravesend Kent DA12 1LU 1474534746 School Website
Chantry Community Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Duncan	Ordnance Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2RL 01474350011 School Website
Mayfield Grammar School Gravesend Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Wilson	Pelham Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0JE 01474352896 School Website
Gravesend Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Malcolm Moaby	Church Walk Gravesend Kent DA12 2PR 01474331893 School Website
Cecil Road Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Old	Cecil Road Gravesend Kent DA11 7BT 01474534544 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Gravesend Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paula Cooneyhan	Rochester Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2SY 01474534546 School Website
Northfleet Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Neerasha Singh	140 London Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 9JS 01474533950 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gravesend Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP 0.08 Miles

Tilbury Town St Andrews Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7BJ 1.56 Miles

Northfleet Station Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9DY 1.96 Miles

Ebbsfleet International International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent, DA10 1EB 2.07 Miles

Swanscombe High Street, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0AG 2.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
All Time Taxis 01474 353535 Clive Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RS 0.08 Miles
Satin Taxi's 01474 363636 Clive Rd, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RS 0.08 Miles
Millennium Taxi's 01474 363636 Clive Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RS 0.08 Miles
Saturn Taxis 01474 333222 Barrack Row, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0RT 0.14 Miles
Abacus Taxis 01474 535455 Tanyard House/Parrock St, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1ER 0.16 Miles
Gravesend Taxis 07940 413392 1 Bath St, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DG 0.22 Miles
Media Transfer 07818 934749 56 Bath Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DF 0.26 Miles
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 1 Crawley Court, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0BE 0.26 Miles
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Crawley Court/West St, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0BE 0.26 Miles
888 Minibus Hire Gravesend 01474 888333 Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0SE 0.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woodville Gardens Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Woodville Gardens Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
New Road Old Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road Old Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Central Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Conservative Club Parrock Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Gravesend Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gravesend Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gravesend Delivery Office Business Box Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Pelham Road Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
The Maltings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrotham Road Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Homemead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarendon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parrock Street Surgery 01474 567888	186 Parrock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EN
Gravesend Medical Centre 01474 534123	Gravesend Medical Centre 1 New Swan Yard Gravesend Kent DA12 2EN
Gravesend Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 New Swan Yard Gravesend DA12 2EN
Gravesend Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 New Swan Yard Gravesend DA12 2EN
Pelham Medical Practice 01474 355331	Pelham Medical Practice 17 Pelham Road Gravesend Kent DA11 0HN

Local Stores

Gravesend - East Milton Road
1-2 East Milton Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 2JL
01474 354020
Store Website
0.77 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Chalk
Euro Garages
Rochester Road
Chalk
DA12 4TN
01474 532685
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Gravesend
144 Parrock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EY 01474 352793 gravesend@medivet.co.uk Website 0.20 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Gravesend Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Imperial Retail Park Thames Way Gravesend Kent DA11 0DQ 01474546900 gravesend@vets4pets.com Website 0.40 miles
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Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
65 Perry Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8RD 01474 333141 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 0.95 miles
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Medivet Tilbury
14 Commonwealth House Montreal Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QX 01375 840979 tilbury@medivet.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery
41/43 Swanscombe Street Swanscombe Kent DA10 0BQ 01322 381999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 2.46 miles
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Animals Treated
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Riverside Veterinary Group
23 Southend Road Grays RM17 5NH 01375 373202 info@riversidevetsgrays.co.uk Website 3.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 2.58 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 3.08 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 3.17 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 3.48 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 4.90 miles

Location what3words record.wacky.topped

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 4.98 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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