Pubs
Three Daws
Historic riverside pub at Gravesend Town Pier with Thames views, food, local real ales, quiz nights, live music and a function room.
Verified Oct 2026
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Riverside Leisure Area and Gordon Promenade
In Gravesend
Family Friendly
Free
Gravesend's Thames riverfront: Fort Gardens, Gordon Gardens and lake, and the Gordon Promenade, with a cafe, play area and river views.
About Riverside Leisure Area and Gordon Promenade
The Riverside Leisure Area takes in Fort Gardens (home to New Tavern Fort and the Milton Chantry), Gordon Gardens with its ornamental lake and statue of General Gordon, the Gordon Promenade along the river front and the Canal Basin marina. There is a children’s play area by the lake, a privately run cafe on the promenade, and public toilets by the cafe and by New Tavern Fort. National Cycle Route 1 runs along the promenade and on along the Thames and Medway Canal towards Higham.
New Tavern Fort and the Chantry Heritage Centre open on weekends from April to September (12 noon to 5pm) and on bank holiday Mondays. Fort Gardens is locked half an hour before sunset.
Accessibility
The council says the area is mainly wheelchair accessible via paved paths, although gradients may exist in some areas. Public toilets by the cafe and by New Tavern Fort.
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Eat and drink in Gravesend
Butchers & BakersCafés
Vegan Antics
Vegan bakery and café on Windmill Street, Gravesend, baking plant-based cakes, cupcakes and doughnuts, with custom cakes and UK delivery.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Silverhand Estate
Vineyard and winery at Luddesdown: English wines, tours and tastings, cellar door and online wine shop.
Verified Nov 2026
Cafés
Marie’s Tea Room
High Street tea room in Gravesend serving breakfast and afternoon tea, with party hire, catering platters and a tea shop next door.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Riverside Leisure Area and Gordon Promenade
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Riverside walks on the Thames and the Medway
Riverside walks and waterfront parks on the Thames from Dartford to Cliffe and on the Medway from Rochester to Rainham.
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Eating and drinking in North Kent
Pubs, cafes, restaurants and a brewery taproom in Gravesend, Dartford, Northfleet and Swanley: what each serves, where, and when it opens.
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
A riverside and heritage day in Gravesend
A walking plan for Gravesend's riverfront and history: St George's and Pocahontas, the Town Pier, Fort Gardens, plus the woods near Cobham and Shorne.
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