Gravesend
A historic Thames-side town in northwest Kent, Gravesend is the final resting place of Pocahontas, whose memorial stands here. The town has ferried passengers to and from London by water since the late 14th century, and its riverside position remains central to its character. The walkable centre is dense with listed buildings and historic churches, and the town has strong rail links to central London via High Speed 1.
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- Population54,263
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Gravesend: quick answers
Where is Gravesend?
Gravesend is in United Kingdom, about 33 km21 miles in a straight line from City of London.
How do you get to Gravesend?
The nearest airport is Rochester, Kent (RCS), about 25 min away by road. The nearest train station is Gravesend, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gravesend?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is August, with about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gravesend?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 38 restaurants, 32 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gravesend?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chatham, Braintree and Little Parndon. Gravesend is listed among the day trips from London.