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May 2021
The first thing I did was to kiss the ground
Jasleen Kaur’s ‘The first thing I did was to kiss the ground‘ is part of the England’s Creative Coast Waterfronts commissions. Jasleen’s art work explores Gravesend’s rich and complex history of migration. Situated on the mouth of the Thames, the town connects London to the rest of the world. Jasleen’s work is in two parts, a sculpture and a sound-piece that will be sited close to one another right on the water’s edge. The sculpture is a large scale semi-abstract…
Find out more »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 »June 2021
Bloomin’ Lovely Hoardings, Florals, Flags and Buntings
The Bloomin' Lovely Festival is taking place in Gravesend between June and September. Decorated hoardings, floral installations, flags and buntings will be displayed in the town centre and it will look "Bloomin' Lovely"! Stay tuned for some more information and events coming soon and check our website and our social media channels for updates. Liz Bylett – Follies Artworks Heritage Arch – Batik flower installation 20th June – 30 September 2021 Liz…
Find out more »A Discovery of Blooming Installations
This year Gravesham Borough Council has chosen to support three artists by awarding them "Make it" Arts Grants so they could develop and to create five installations inspired by the 'Bloomin Lovely' Festival. The artworks and installations are located in the following areas, and information on each of the artists can be found below. Gravesend High Street Heritage Sign – Flower Power by Liz Bylett Town Centre Benches – When all at once I saw a crowd by Mona Whitton…
Find out more »July 2021
Bloomin’ Tree Faces
As part of our ‘welcome back’ to the town centre, we have added another Blooming lovely installation – tree faces! These lovely little wooden faces add a little bit of character to some of the trees around the town centre. They have been installed carefully by our horticulture team using stainless steel screws and a type of resin that does not affect the bark or tree. Below are a picture of two of our tree faces to get you started…
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 »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »August 2021
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. Once again we are running Santa Specials. Forget the Christmas preparations for a while, come and join us for these popular Sunday…
Find out more »Tea Dance – 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 book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Luddesdowne Church Summer Opening
Come and see this beautiful rural church with its unique wall paintings.
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 »Tea Dance – 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 book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »The Forgotten Parish of Denton (Illustrated Talk & Supper)
Join local historian Christoph Bull for a meal followed by an illustrated talk about The Forgotten Parish of Denton. Cost: £18.00 for both talk and supper. Booking Essential: 01474 533593
Find out more »St John’s Jerusalem, the Healing Garden
Join Caroline Halfpenny for a talk about this restful garden at Sutton-at-Hone, an oasis for both visitors and the natural world. Caroline shares her knowledge of the medicinal plants within the garden, as well as the calming herbaceous plantings carefully selected for colour, shape and form the historically important orchard. Sharing the annual maintenance needs in a garden brimming with birds, bees, butterflies, dragonflies and wildlife wonders.
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 »Thames Barge Match
The Thames Barge Match will sail from the Lower Hope (Essex), past Southend-on-Sea to the North Oaze Buoy, returning to finish at St Andrews Gardens next to the Three Daws public house, Gravesend - a total of 43 nautical miles. Prize giving and supper will be held at the Three Daws, Gravesend. Supper 7pm - Prizegiving - 8pm.
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Pride at Fort Gardens
Come along to Pride at Fort Gardens, Gravesend and enjoy live music, refreshments and community stalls. Get your free tickets at GraveshamPride.UK - Advance Tickets Only
Find out more »Luddesdowne Church Summer Opening
Come and see this beautiful rural church with its unique wall paintings.
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 »Circular Walk from Cobham
Enjoy a circular walk from the Meadow Rooms, Cobham. Gravesend Historical Society Footpaths Committee event, open to all, subject to any Covid restrictions. Leader - Jenny Ellert - 01474 361977 Booking essential.
Find out more »Tea Dance – 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 book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Luddesdowne Church Summer Opening
Come and see this beautiful rural church with its unique wall paintings.
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 »Tea Dance – 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 book - 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Outdoor Comedy at Fort Gardens
Book your seats and bring a picnic to Fort Gardens and enjoy Outdoor Comedy. To book - www.woodville.co.uk or call 01474 337500
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Luddesdowne Church Summer Opening
Come and see this beautiful rural church with its unique wall paintings.
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 »The Secret Garden at St Mary’s Church, Higham
‘If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden’. St Mary’s church in Higham is delighted to welcome back the ‘This Is My Theatre Group’ performing this much loved story about young Mary, who having lived in India, was sent to live with her uncle at his country estate in the Yorkshire moors following the sudden death of her parents. Mary discovers friendship and laughter with Martha the housemaid and Ben the gardener,…
Find out more »September 2021
Vintage & Retro Fair
Vintage Tea Room Records/Vinyl Collectables Vintage Clothing Live Entertainment Beauty Parlour Great Traxs DJ Graham and much more!
Find out more »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
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 »Milton Chantry & New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites,…
Find out more »Luddesdowne Church Summer Opening
Come and see this beautiful rural church with its unique wall paintings.
Find out more »Gravesend Street Chilli Market
Chilli Fest UK return to Gravesend Borough Market bringing with them a selection of well known chilli producers from all over the UK. There will be a selection of chilli sauces, naga cooking sauces, chilli plants, chilli pastes, pickles, seeds, chilli dips and even chilli beer. Come along for lots of chilli to eat, drink, taste and buy!
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 »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.
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