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May 2021
Watermark – Three Daws Gravesend
Watermarks is an actual manifestation of extracts of Tom King’s Thames Estuary Trail: a Walk Round the End of the World, mapping it in a tangible way across the estuary, whilst chronicling some of Maria Amidu’s laugh out loud moments when she was reading the book. Maria is also using the chromatic language of each of the eight sites along the walk and their immediate surroundings as her palette for Watermarks, adding another layer to her blending of text with…
Find out more »October 2021
Gravesend Active Retirement Association
Social club for retired or semi retired ladies and gentlemen of 50 years and over. Varied monthly programme of interesting speakers, entertainers, bingo and other activities. Plus raffle, tea/coffee and biscuits. Also, theatre trips, days out and holidays. Low annual membership fee of just £15.00 For further info - David 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend’s Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend’s rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Handmade Fair
There will be dozens of local crafters under one roof, exhibiting an eclectic mix of hand crafted wares and tastebud tempting treats.
Find out more »Miniature Steam Train Rides
WHATEVER THE WEATHER the miniature trains run. Come for a ride every Sunday from April to October, 2pm until 5pm, at the grounds of the Cascade Leisure Centre.50p a ride – FUN FOR ALL! Park in the main car park and the trains are just by the driving range. For more information please visit the GMMES Facebook page. Lots of fun for Children, Mums and Dads at our track in the grounds of Cascades Leisure Centre in Thong Lane Gravesend.
Find out more »Dancing – Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Go along for a mixture of dancing to suit all dancers. Very friendly - good fun - great exercise. Couples or solo ladies & gentlemen - adults only. Beginner to experiences - all very welcome. More information and to pre book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Spooky Crafting Sessions
Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via email. Please bring your email confirmation with you on the day.
Find out more »Spooky Crafting Sessions – ages 5+
Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via email. Please bring your email confirmation with you on the day.
Find out more »Spooky Crafting Sessions – ages 5+
Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via email. Please bring your email confirmation with you on the day.
Find out more »Chocolate Workshop with Costal Chocolate – ages 6+
Love chocolate? Learn all about where chocolate comes from, then make your own chocolates to take home. You must stay with your child/children during the duration of the activity. Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via…
Find out more »Chocolate Workshop with Costal Chocolate – ages 6+
Love chocolate? Learn all about where chocolate comes from, then make your own chocolates to take home. You must stay with your child/children during the duration of the activity. Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via…
Find out more »Chocolate Workshop with Costal Chocolate – ages 6+
Love chocolate? Learn all about where chocolate comes from, then make your own chocolates to take home. You must stay with your child/children during the duration of the activity. Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via…
Find out more »Halloween Haunts
Decorate 4 cupcakes, enjoy a spooky game of pass the parcel and a spooky dinner. To book - 01474 335149
Find out more »Spooky Balloon School – ages 7+
Come and learn how to make a spooky balloon creation.
Find out more »Spooky Balloon School
Come and learn how to make a spooky balloon creation.
Find out more »Fizz Pop Science Halloween Workshop – ages 5+
Book now for Spooky slime and more... You must stay with your child/children during the duration of the activity. Come along for half term fun for all the family in Gravesend Borough Market. Pre booking essential for all activities - Email - info@visitgravesend.co.uk Telephone - 01474 337600 (Tuesday - Sunday) Your place is not secured until your booking fee, arranged by card payment only, has been received and confirmed via email. Please bring your email confirmation with you on the…
Find out more »Twilight Market – Holistic & Psychic
Come along to experience an evening filled with holistic therapies, one to one psychic readings. Food Court and Trade Stands. For more details please email - jandleventsuk@gmail.com
Find out more »Cobweb Walk at Cobham Hall
Trick or treat yourself to a wickedly wonderful family walk around the grounds of Cobham Hall and help raise funds for Medway Hospital. The Medway Hospital Charity are teaming up with the Valley Hospital Charity to bring you a hair-raising Halloween walk in the beautiful grounds of Cobham Hall. Choose the fiendishly family friendly two mile route, complete the spellbound activity sheet and spot mysteriously scary ghouls, or embrace the spooktacularly splendid scenery of the five mile route where only…
Find out more »Miniature Steam Train Rides – Halloween Special Event
WHATEVER THE WEATHER the miniature trains run. Come for a ride every Sunday from April to October, 2pm until 5pm, at the grounds of the Cascade Leisure Centre.50p a ride – FUN FOR ALL! Park in the main car park and the trains are just by the driving range. For more information please visit the GMMES Facebook page.Lots of fun for Children, Mums and Dads at our track in the grounds of Cascades Leisure Centre in Thong Lane Gravesend. Dare…
Find out more »Haunting at the Hall
All welcome to Haunting at the Hall and Spooky Funfair this Halloween. Join in Games, Prizes, Raffle, Bottle Tombola, Music, Entertainment, Cakes and Bakes and Hot Drinks. Booking details coming soon!
Find out more »November 2021
Dancing – Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Go along for a mixture of dancing to suit all dancers. Very friendly - good fun - great exercise. Couples or solo ladies & gentlemen - adults only. Beginner to experiences - all very welcome. More information and to pre book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Ifield & Singlewell – isolated & separated
Book now to enjoy an illustrated talk with supper about Ifield & Singlewell - isolated and separated Cost - £18.00 for both the talk and supper. Booking essential: Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593 - spaces limited and unpaid tickets will be sold on.
Find out more »Gravesend Fireworks Display
All welcome to the spectacular Gravesend Fireworks Display. More information coming soon!
Find out more »The Gravesend Model Railway Show
All welcome to The Gravesend Model Railway Show. Featuring Gravesend West - OO Gauge Fully accessible venue Close to A2 & Bluewater Free parking on site Variety of exhibits/traders Hot & cold food/drinks Roast dinner on Sunday Linked by local bus services serving Gravesend and Ebbsfleet Saturday 6th November - 10am - 5pm Sunday 7th November - 10am - 4pm Adults - £5 Accompanied children under 16 - free For more info - Henry Harryman 01322 370148 For more info…
Find out more »Dancing – Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Go along for a mixture of dancing to suit all dancers. Very friendly - good fun - great exercise. Couples or solo ladies & gentlemen - adults only. Beginner to experiences - all very welcome. More information and to pre book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Tea, Cakes and Scrumptiousness – A Gravesend Tea Experience
Start with an Afternoon Tea, served in a cosy corner at The Pantry Tea Room. Sit back and enjoy a variation of fresh, delicious finger sandwiches with home baked scones and mini sweet treats to tantalise your taste buds. Then continue your experiential afternoon and take a stroll down towards Gravesend High Street where you will find Marie‘s Tea Room. You will try a range of 12 teas and infusions exploring the differences between Black, Oolong, Green, White, Rooibos, Herbal…
Find out more »All Things Nutty
Alexander Hunt owner of Potash Farm, Kentish cobnut and walnut growers, with over 37 years experience in growing cobnuts, talks about all things nutty! With a display of merchandise, to purchase it is amazing what nuts are made into - biscuits, candles, culinary oil etc.
Find out more »Great Comp Gardens – Chalk Village Gardeners Club
All welcome to join Andy Garland - BBC Radio Kent Sunday Gardening for a talk about ‘Great Comp Gardens‘. For more information - 07740775206 Visitors only £3
Find out more »Dancing – Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Go along for a mixture of dancing to suit all dancers. Very friendly - good fun - great exercise. Couples or solo ladies & gentlemen - adults only. Beginner to experiences - all very welcome. More information and to pre book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Gravesend Active Retirement Association
Social club for retired or semi retired ladies and gentlemen of 50 years and over. Varied monthly programme of interesting speakers, entertainers, bingo and other activities. Plus raffle, tea/coffee and biscuits. Also, theatre trips, days out and holidays. Low annual membership fee of just £15.00 For further info - David 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Gravesend and Northfleet Beer Trail
Gravesend was once a thriving hotbed of breweries and innovation. Thanks to the Experience Interreg Project, Gravesham Borough Council was able to develop this new "Beer Trail", hopefully the first of many Food and Drink trails in the area . Your tour will start in Northfleet at the Iron Pier Brewery, Gravesend's first commercial brewery in over 80 years, creating impeccable cask and exciting keg beers. Go behind the scenes with their experienced guide who will take you through a…
Find out more »Mayor’s Charity Chinese Meal
Book now for Mayor's Charity Chinese Meal at Twin Dynasty. All proceeds to the Mayor of Gravesham's Charities. Book - bev.sanderson@gravesham.gov.uk
Find out more »Christmas Lights Switch On
All welcome to the amazing Christmas Lights Switch On in Gravesend Town Centre. More details coming soon.
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend’s Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend’s rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Dancing – Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Go along for a mixture of dancing to suit all dancers. Very friendly - good fun - great exercise. Couples or solo ladies & gentlemen - adults only. Beginner to experiences - all very welcome. More information and to pre book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Griffin, Horse & Harp – the Earls of Darnley of Cobham Hall
Griffin, Horse & Harp-the Earls of Darnley of Cobham Hall and their Irish connections-unknown history revealed (illustrated talk with supper) Speaker: Christoph Bull Begins 6pm for meal, talk to follow At: Reliance Restaurant, Queen Street, Gravesend Cost : £18 –includes talk and award winning fish & chips Booking essential: Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend’s Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend’s rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »Dancing – Sequence, Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Go along for a mixture of dancing to suit all dancers. Very friendly - good fun - great exercise. Couples or solo ladies & gentlemen - adults only. Beginner to experiences - all very welcome. More information and to pre book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Gravesend in the 1920s
Gravesend in the 1920s (Illustrated talk with supper)-post war wealth & worries. Speaker: Christoph Bull Begins: 7pm At: The Three Daws public house, Town Pier Square, Gravesend Cost: £15-includes talk and supper Booking essential: The Three Daws 01474 566869
Find out more »December 2021
Christmas Wreath Making
Make your own custom wreath. Everything provided. To book - 01474 335149
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