The Gravesham district may not be the most exciting, or indeed the most attractive region
of Kent, but it certainly shouldn’t be discounted.
It’s long association with the military, defending this part of the River Thames - and
effectively the access to London, therefore - has meant it’s become home to a range
of defences and their associated structures. Add to this Gravesend’s strategic location
straddling the old Roman road from London to the coast, and you begin to see why it
has so many historic connections.
A more popular historic connection - certainly for
the younger generation - is Gravesend’s links to the
Princess Pocahontas. When Disney released their
feature film, the town was thrust into the international
spotlight.
The area along the banks of the Thames is always of
interest, with the old pier a relic of the days when the
old Thames steamers plied these waters. The river still
has a fair amount of traffic, and watching the diverse
range of craft glide by it can be a pleasant way to
spend an hour or two in the riverside gardens.
Nearby is another long disused transport link. A canal
that used to link the Thames with the Medway, via a
cross country route and tunnels.
Some of the main attractions are shown below.
of Kent, but it certainly shouldn’t be discounted.
It’s long association with the military, defending this part of the River Thames -
straddling the old Roman road from London to the coast, and you begin to see why it
has so many historic connections.
A more popular historic connection -
feature film, the town was thrust into the international
spotlight.
The area along the banks of the Thames is always of
interest, with the old pier a relic of the days when the
old Thames steamers plied these waters. The river still
has a fair amount of traffic, and watching the diverse
range of craft glide by it can be a pleasant way to
spend an hour or two in the riverside gardens.
Nearby is another long disused transport link. A canal
that used to link the Thames with the Medway, via a
cross country route and tunnels.
Some of the main attractions are shown below.
