Home to historic riverside towns, including Gravesend, and rural Kentish villages such as Meopham, Gravesham offers a variety of things to see and do. Explore the countless country parks and community woodlands on foot or by bike. Alternatively, head to the Cyclopark or enjoy the countryside with vineyard tours at Silverhand Estate and Meopham Valley Vineyard.
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Gravesham
Home to historic riverside towns, including Gravesend, and rural Kentish villages such as Meopham, Gravesham offers a variety of things to see and do. Explore the countless country parks and community woodlands on foot or by bike. Alternatively, head to the Cyclopark or enjoy the countryside with vineyard tours at Silverhand Estate and Meopham Valley Vineyard.
Gravesham Walking & Cycling Routes
Higham Marshes: Head east from Gravesend along part of the England Coast Path to reach Higham Marshes on this 8-mile (12.8km) circular trail.
Luddesdown Trek: Begin at Shorne Woods Country Park and head south through Cobham Woods and Mausoleum to Luddesdown (passing Silverhand Estate) on this 8.3-mile (13.36km) circular trail.
Meopham Walk: Starting at Camer Country Park, head towards Meopham (passing Meopham Valley Vineyard) on this 4.7-mile (7.56km) circular trail.
From Trosley Country Park, follow the Trosley Ramble for a 3.5-mile (5.63km) circular trail or follow Harvel Hike for a longer walk on this 6.6-mile (10.62km) circular trail.
Alternatively, you can walk a section of the Wealdway from Gravesend, heading past Sole Street and Luddesdown.
Higham Marshes Walk: Escape To NatureLuddesdown TrekMeopham WalkTrosley RambleHarvel HikeWealdway
Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
Visit the largest Gurdwara in Europe, a Sikh temple with 5 detailed domes and handcrafted marble and stonework. Visitors are welcome daily with guided tours available on weekends.
Dogs: Dogs are not allowed
Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
New Tavern Fort
See the remains of the Grade II listed fort built in the 1780s to defend the River Thames from the French navy. Explore the underground tunnel network and bunkers, with interpretation boards providing details on the fort’s history from its creation to its role in WWII.
Check for opening times for the tunnels.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome
New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry
Originally a 14th century hospital, Milton Chantry also served as a Tudor chantry chapel, public house and Georgian barracks. The building is now home to a collection of Roman artefacts and other items showcasing Gravesend’s history.
Entry to this museum is free.
Accessibility: Milton Chantry is not wheelchair accessible, with several floors accessed by stairs only | Dogs: Only assistance dogs are allowed
Milton Chantry
Iron Pier Brewery
Visit the taproom and try a fresh cask or keg beer produced by the onsite brewery. You can also enjoy other locally-produced drinks and food, as well as a variety of events.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome
Iron Pier Brewery
CycloPark
Go for a ride at the CycloPark with 6km of mountain biking track, 2.9km of road biking circuit and a BMX race track. There are a range of activities including Learn To Ride sessions for adults and children, and Adaptive Cycling for those with disabilities.
Bicycles and helmets can be hired onsite.
Directions: Buses run to Coldharbour Road Morrisons from Gravesend (RedRoute Buses 308 service en route to Sevenoaks), then walk through the car park to reach the CycloPark (approx 5 minutes).
Accessibility: Step-free access, CycloPark also offers dedicated accessible cycling sessions for children and adults with disabilities or additional needs | Dogs: Only assistance dogs are allowed
CycloPark
Gravesend Cold War Bunker Tour
Glimpse into the past with a tour of Gravesend’s Cold War Bunker. Re-quipped as it was in the 1950s, the bunker includes a domestic fallout room, communications room and replica radiation monitoring post.
Tours must be booked in advance.
Gravesend Cold War Bunker Tour
Gordon Gardens
Stroll through the riverside gardens, with paths leading around the small lake in the centre. Or, pause on one of the many benches along the promenade and enjoy a view over the River Thames.
New Tavern Fort and Milton Chantry are located next to the gardens.
Accessibility: Accessible for wheelchair users with wide, hard-surfaced paths throughout | Dogs: Dogs allowed but must be on leads
Gordon Gardens
Shorne Woods Country Park
Take a family trip to Shorne Woods Country Park. With its eco-friendly visitor centre & restaurant, fishing lakes, 3 adventure play areas in 292 acres of beautiful woodland, wetlands and meadow, you’ll find plenty of activities to keep the children occupied.
Directions: Buses run to Shorne Woods Country Park from Gravesend (RedRoute Buses 416 and 417 service).
Accessibility: There are 2.5km of easy access paths and step-free access to the cafe for wheelchair users | Dogs: Dogs allowed but must be on leads in certain areas
Shorne Woods Country ParkAccessible Stile-free Trail
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Located within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cobham Wood is one of the UK’s last ancient wood pastures. Explore the open grassland and woods, and take a look at the historic Mausoleum.
Directions: Buses run to Cobham (RedRoute Buses 416 service between Gravesend and Meopham).
Accessibility: The woodland terrain is rough and the Mausoleum can only be accessed by steps | Dogs: Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Mausoleum but dogs are welcome in the woodland on leads
Cobham Wood and Mausoleum
Owletts
Built in the 17th century, the manor house was the former family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker. Explore the rooms and garden of this Charles II house.
Directions: Buses run to Cobham (RedRoute Buses 416 service between Gravesend and Meopham).
Accessibility: Ground floor of the house is accessible for wheelchair users via a ramp | Dogs: Only assistance dogs are allowed
Owletts
Silverhand Estate
Try some local Kentish sparkling wine and take a guided tour of the 900 acre estate. Or hop aboard the Vintage Land Rover and head on a vineyard safari.
History tours of Luddesdown Court, the Grade I listed manor house on the estate, are also available.
Accessibility: The main building and tasting room are accessible for wheelchair users, accessible guided tours are also available | Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome
Silverhand Estate
Meopham Valley Vineyard
Set on a slope in the North Downs, take a stroll through the vines on a guided tour and enjoy a tutored tasting of still and sparkling Kentish wines. The tasting can also be accompanied by a charcuterie and cheese board made from locally-sourced produce.
Tours must be booked in advance.
Directions: Buses run to Meopham Green from Meopham Train Station (RedRoute Buses 308 service between Gravesend and Sevenoaks).
Accessibility: The ground is uneven due to the location of the vineyard on a slope, contact for queries over accessibility | Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome
Meopham Valley Vineyard
Jeskyns Community Woodland
Discover 360 acres of green space, including meadows, woodlands, orchards and lakes with a range of hard-surfaced walking and cycling trails. There’s also a cafe and plenty of picnic areas to pause and eat.
Accessibility: There are multiple hard-surfaced trails, including a 2km stile-free route | Dogs: Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads in certain areas
Jeskyns Community WoodlandAccessible Stile-free Trail
Camer Country Park
Enjoy 45 acres of open mature parkland and a small bit of woodland in this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are several picnic places and a children’s play area to keep the kids entertained.
Accessibility: There is a stile-free trail but the path surface is mostly short grass | Dogs: Dogs are allowed
Camer Country ParkAccessible Stile-free Trail
Trosley Country Park
Take a trip to Trosley Country Park and enjoy a host of activities including several adventure playgrounds and a variety of easy to navigate walking trails, including an easy access trail. Not to mention all the activities for kids in the school holidays.
Directions: Buses run to Trosley Country Park from Gravesend (RedRoute Buses 308 service en route to Sevenoaks).
Accessibility: There are easy access paths and step-free access to the cafe for wheelchair users | Dogs: Dogs allowed but must be on leads in certain areas
Trosley Country ParkTravel
Train – Gravesend Train Station is located in the centre of town and is within a walkable distance of many of the points of interest. Sole Street and Meopham train stations are the closest stations for points of interest and green spaces south of Gravesend/the A2.
Bus – Arriva runs bus services to and from Gravesend. Redroute runs bus services between Gravesend, Meopham, Sole Street and Vigo Village.
Cycle Parking – There are cycle parking stands at Gravesend and Meopham train stations.
Remember you can take your bike on any Southeastern train unless the train arrives or departs London during peak hours – but you can take a fold up bike anytime.
Plan your journeys in Gravesend town centre using the Gravesend Active Travel Town Map.
Opening Times & Dates
Opening times of the various things to see and do mentioned in this itinerary vary throughout the year. Please check public transport times and individual attractions’ websites before you visit. Always check availability and book ahead for tours.
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