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Beauty Salons
Astute Aesthetics
Skin and laser studio in Gravesend offering facials, dermaplaning, microblading, laser hair removal and body treatments, open Monday to Saturday.
Verified Oct 2026
Gravesend
Gravesend is a town on the River Thames in Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around the town, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Gravesend
Featured
Independent Shops
Payless Builders Merchants
Rochester builders merchant on Laker Road: building materials, timber, fencing, landscaping, plumbing, decorating supplies and tools, with delivery across Kent.
Verified Oct 2026
Astute Management
Local digital partner for Kent businesses: websites, AI and automation to help you get found, win customers and save time.
Verified Nov 2026
Removals
Regal Moving & Storage
Removals and storage company with its head office in Sheerness: house and office moves, packing, self storage and specialist items.
Verified Oct 2026
Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
Verified Oct 2026
Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
Verified Oct 2026
Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
Verified Oct 2026
Taxis
LSB Taxis
Gravesend taxi booking service for Kent and Medway journeys, including airports, stations and schools, booked online or by WhatsApp.
Verified Oct 2026
Things to do in Gravesend
Places to visit
Parks & Walks
Ashenbank Wood
Woodland Trust ancient wood near Cobham with a waymarked circular trail, spring flowers and links to the Darnley Trail.
Dog Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Cobham Wood and Darnley Mausoleum
National Trust woodland near Cobham, open dawn to dusk, around the 18th-century Darnley Mausoleum (mausoleum closed for winter).
Dog Friendly
Free
Castles & History
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
One of the largest gurdwaras outside India, opened in Gravesend in 2010, with three prayer halls and two langar halls.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Jeskyns Community Woodland
Forestry England woodland near Cobham with surfaced trails, play areas, a cafe, disc golf, a dog activity trail and family trails.
Accessible
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Riverside Leisure Area and Gordon Promenade
Gravesend's Thames riverfront: Fort Gardens, Gordon Gardens and lake, and the Gordon Promenade, with a cafe, play area and river views.
Family Friendly
Free
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Shorne Woods Country Park
Kent County Council country park near Gravesend: woods, wetlands and meadows, an eco visitor centre and cafe, play areas, fishing lakes and easy access trails.
Accessible
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Guides
GuideFamily Days Out
Family days out in North Kent and Medway: outdoor days and rainy days
Family days out across North Kent and Medway, split into outdoor days in parks and woods and rainy days at museums.
GuideBeaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
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.
GuideFood & Drink
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.
Food & drink in Gravesend
Farm Shops & Producers
Broadditch Farm Shop
Farm shop at Manor Farm, Southfleet: home-grown seasonal veg, local produce, Christmas shop and trees, seasonal events.
Verified Nov 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
Takeaways
Bangkok Mami
Parrock Street takeaway in Gravesend for Thai and Chinese dishes, with online ordering for delivery or collection.
Verified Oct 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
Restaurants
The Gandhi
Indian restaurant on West Street, Gravesend, open since 1996, with table bookings, online ordering and outside catering.
Verified Oct 2026
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
Walking & Rambling
Dartford & Gravesham Ramblers
The local Ramblers group leads regular countryside walks of around five miles, with a midweek outing that usually finishes with a pub lunch. In summer the programme adds early breakfast walks, evening strolls and the odd cream tea walk.
Arts & Crafts
Gravesend Art Group
An amateur art group for painters and sketchers of all styles from across the borough, meeting on Friday evenings to draw, paint and share ideas. Members also take part in group exhibitions and themed still life sessions.
Games & Hobbies
Gravesend Chess Club
A long-running chess club that meets weekly in a town centre pub for friendly games and county league matches. Players of any standard can come along and find an opponent.
Sport & Fitness
Gravesend Rowing Club
Founded in 1878, this is the town's oldest sports club, rowing on the tidal Thames and proud of its friendly reputation. Learn to row courses for newcomers run through the year, and members can row socially or compete.
Social & Friendship
Gravesend, Northfleet & District u3a
A friendly, volunteer-run learning and social network for people who are retired or winding down from work, with more than 70 interest groups to dip into. A monthly speaker meeting brings everyone together, and the smaller groups cover everything from badminton to talks and outings.
Music & Choirs
Gravesham Choral Society
A large, sociable choir that rehearses weekly and puts on concerts with professional soloists, organ or orchestra. The choir describes itself as open to all and runs offers for new joiners each term.
Local news
Gravesend
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, Gravesend: history and visitor guide
Explore the history of Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend, its community role and the official guidance for a respectful visit.
Gravesend
Pocahontas and Gravesend: the documented history behind the memorial
Understand Pocahontas' connection with Gravesend, her burial at St George's and why the memorial is not a marker of a known grave.
Gravesend
Greener Clive Road entrance completed at Gravesend station
New planting, seating and paving complete the Clive Road entrance improvements at Gravesend station, unveiled on 25 September 2026.
Town guide
About Gravesend
Gravesend sits on the south bank of the River Thames in Kent. It is in the borough of Gravesham, and Gravesham Borough Council is based at the Civic Centre in Windmill Street, Gravesend. The river has shaped the place for centuries, and the Town Pier on the waterfront is a visible reminder. Historic England lists the cast iron pier at Grade II* and dates it to 1831 to 1834.
Gravesend is also linked to Pocahontas. She died here in March 1617, at the start of her journey home to Virginia, and a bronze statue of her stands in the churchyard of St George’s Church.
Getting there and around
Gravesend station has high-speed Southeastern trains to London St Pancras International, which the operator gives as 24 minutes, with slower services to London Bridge and Charing Cross taking just over an hour. Times change, so check the operator’s timetable before you travel.
If you are driving, Gravesham Borough Council runs public car parks in Gravesend. Charges apply Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm, including bank holidays. Some car parks are pay on arrival by machine or RingGo, and others use number plate recognition and charge when you leave. The council’s car parks page lists current tariffs.
Shopping and what’s on
Gravesend Borough Market is owned by Gravesham Borough Council. Beer and Feast ran the street food venue Hatch there from 2024, but announced in November 2025 that it would stop running the market, and the council said the main building would stay closed while it looks at longer-term uses. In October 2026 the council advertised for a new leaseholder. Check the council’s news pages for the latest.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Gravesend, check what is on and find things to do nearby. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live.
Map of Gravesend
Nearby places
Questions about Gravesend
How long does it take to get from Gravesend to London?
Southeastern gives 24 minutes from Gravesend to London St Pancras International on its high-speed service. Slower services run to London Bridge and Charing Cross and take just over an hour. Journey times change with the timetable, so check Southeastern's journey planner before you travel.
Where can I park in Gravesend?
Gravesham Borough Council runs public car parks in Gravesend. Charges apply Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm, including bank holidays. Some are pay and display or RingGo on arrival, and others use number plate recognition and charge when you leave. Check the council's car parks page for locations and current tariffs.
What is Gravesend known for?
Gravesend is known for its river setting and its history. Pocahontas died here in March 1617 and has a statue at St George's Church. The Town Pier, listed Grade II* by Historic England and dated to 1831 to 1834, is another landmark on the Thames waterfront.
Which council covers Gravesend?
Gravesend is in the Gravesham borough, so Gravesham Borough Council handles local services such as the town's car parks and the Borough Market. At the 2021 census the borough had a population of about 106,900, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Is there a market in Gravesend?
Gravesend Borough Market is owned by Gravesham Borough Council. Its operator, Beer and Feast, announced in November 2025 that it would stop running the market. The council said the main building would stay closed while it looks at longer-term uses, and that it was working with the remaining food traders at the Queen Street end. In October 2026 it advertised for a new leaseholder for all or part of the market. Check the council's news pages before you visit.
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