Gravesend’s historic Town Pier has opened its doors to the public for a fantastic autumn pop-up!
The world’s oldest Iron Pier will be open every Thursday to Sunday from 26 September until 20th October, with the original passenger entrance rooms transformed into a large café area serving hot drinks and French Crepes from Heavenly Crepes.
There is also a stunning art space with panoramic views of the Thames and the Estuary where local artists will be working live alongside exhibitions, performances and workshops.
As well as live performances, there will be an art day with local artist Duncan Grant, Stories of Bloom sustainable wreath making workshop, stained glass workshop, live riverscape painting and an exhibition by internationally-renowned photographer Vince Bevan, 'Landscapes of fishing'. Local Historian, Christoph Bull, will also take you on his "Tide and Town" guided walk.
This celebration of the pier spaces is inspired by the visits by the world's last sea-going paddle steamer, The Waverley.
You can relive the busy days of steam travel from Gravesend to London watching the vessel arrive and leave or even book a voyage! If you fancy a more high tech river experience join one of the special Thames Clippers cruises at 8.45am and returning at 5.50pm on 28th and 29th September.
The pop up is a partnership between Gravesham Borough Council and Uber Boats by Thames Clipper, who own the Pier and planning to launch a commuter service to London.
The pop-up will also be used as an opportunity to update visitors on Thames Clipper’s long term plans to redevelop the Pier space.
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Gravesend Town Pier Autumn Pop-Up
Town Pier
DA11 0BJ
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