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August 2018
Gravesham Art Group Annual Exhibition
Come along and enjoy the Annual Exhibition 2018. Open Sunday 10.30am - 4pm
Find out more »Gravesend Borough Market Tour
A new free one-hour guided tour around Gravesend Borough Market. The Gravesham Accredited Tour Guides are running the tours taking in the market’s history, its restoration and Queen Victoria. The tour will take in some well-known landmarks such as the Town Pier and St George’s Church. Places are limited- book by emailing: info@visitgravesend.co.uk or call, 01474 337600 The tours are funded through the GO Trade Interreg European Project
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 »Bows and Arrows
Commemorate 100 years of the Suffragette Movement. Decorate a special placard, explore poetry and meet a ‘real’ Suffragette.
Find out more »Owletts
Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
Cobham Hall Tour
Enjoy a tour of Cobham Hall which is situated on the edge of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cobham Hall is an impressive 16th Century Manor House nestled in 150 acres of historic parkland. Steeped in history, Cobham Hall dates back to 1208, but occupancy of the site goes back to pre-Roman times. Cricket’s Ashes, Kings, Queens, Charles Dickens and many more share Cobham Hall’s history. No booking required.
Find out more »Sand Art
Come along to use Sand Art and create different shapes. Fun for all the family.
Find out more »Science Workshop
Come and enjoy a Science Workshop and discover exciting fun things with science.
Find out more »Parklife
All welcome for FREE family fun at Camer Park. Including Fun & Games with Micky the Magician, Climbing Wall, Kangoo Jumps and lots more.
Find out more »Natural Arts and Crafts
Head along to Shorne Woods Country park to have fun in the forest school area hunting for natural materials to create a woodland animal or a minibeast to take home. Then join a ranger to toast marshmallows over a campfire. For more information and to book visit: www.kentcountryparks.co.uk
Find out more »Pond Dipping
Head along to Shorne Woods Country Park to have fun dipping in the pond and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply.
Find out more »Sand Art
Come along to use Sand Art and create different shapes. Fun for all the family.
Find out more »Birds of Prey Demonstration
Take a look at wonderful Birds of Prey demonstrations.
Find out more »September 2018
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 »Owletts
Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
2018 South East England’s Strongest man Contest
All welcome to the 2018 South East England’s Strongest man Contest. LIVE and FREE to spectate.
Find out more »Darnley Mausoleum
Visit the restored 18th century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture. Discover this special site set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Covering 190 acres, Cobham Wood is one of the few ancient wood pastures still retaining open grassland and mature trees.
Find out more »Cobham Hall Tour
Enjoy a tour of Cobham Hall which is situated on the edge of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cobham Hall is an impressive 16th Century Manor House nestled in 150 acres of historic parkland. Steeped in history, Cobham Hall dates back to 1208, but occupancy of the site goes back to pre-Roman times. Cricket’s Ashes, Kings, Queens, Charles Dickens and many more share Cobham Hall’s history. No booking required.
Find out more »Guided Tour with Christoph Bull – Northcourt School,Denton 1938-2018
Northcourt School, Denton 1938-2018- an evening of memories & history Come and enjoy an evening with a guided tour of the school, fish & chips supper and more – meet former staff and pupils Guide: Christoph Bull (Local Historian, former pupil and governor at Northcourt), Mayor of Gravesham (Councillor David Hurley) to rededicate the building. On: Thursday 6th September 2018 At: Northcourt School (now Riverside Community Centre) off Dickens Road, Denton Begins: 6.45pm for 7pm Booking required for catering purposes…
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 »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 »Tour of Gad’s Hill Place and Cream Tea.
Visit the former home of Charles Dickens, Gad’s Hill Place – his ‘Little Kentish Freehold’. When he was a boy Charles Dickens and his father took a walk through Kent. On Gravesend Road they passed a house called Gad’s Hill Place. Young Charles was impressed and bought the house in 1856. In this house he wrote his last four Novels, including Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities. He lived there until his death in 1870. Gad’s Hill is…
Find out more »Movie on the Meadow – The Greatest Showman
Come along to the annual outdoor movie night. BBQ - Popcorn - Beer - Wine and Refreshments - Glowsticks. Tickets available in advance from Cobham Community Stores, The Street, Cobham. In aid of the Meadow Room Village Hall.
Find out more »Owletts
Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
Our Thames to Dartford to Grain
Enjoy a talk by local historian Christoph Bull about stories of the great River Thames.
Find out more »The Tony Larkin Memorial Lecture
The Enlighted Robert Pocock of Gravesend with Malcolm Jennings. Years Membership - £12.00, for meetings and the latest copy of Historic Gravesham. For more information please contact Sandra Soder - 01474 363998
Find out more »Dementia: Ask the Experts Event
DESCRIPTION FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME Find out more about latest research tools, techniques and specialist services. Market Place 9.30am to 11am and then 12.30pm to 1.15pm - stalls include Alzheimer & Dementia Support, Alzheimer Research, Kent Libraries, Peabody Home Improvement Agency, North West Kent Crime Prevention. Plus a demo of a Tovertafel table (a magic table creating moments of happiness for people living with dementia and all those around them). 11am to 12.30pm - Specialist speakers followed by a…
Find out more »Historical Guided Walk of Old Northfleet
Meet: 11am at The Veteran’s Hall, The Hill, Northfleet DA11 9EU Guide: Christoph Bull (Local Historian) Free – but booking required for light refreshments afterwards at the Veteran’s Club: Jaki on 01474 354479 Email: jaki@cvsnwk.org. The walk will last about 2 hours – sensible footwear needed with one hill to go up at Granby Road. Come and discover Northfleet’s amazing history – and surprise yourself.
Find out more »Still Alice
Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Alice and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring. To book: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Find out more »Milton Chantry Open Afternoon & Guided Tour
As part of the Heritage Open Days 2018, enjoy a visit to the oldest building in Gravesham. Its origins are said to date back to a leper hospital founded on the site in 1189. Each of its rooms tells a different story about its past uses and inhabitants. Wander around at your leisure, take an audio guide or book onto our special guided tour. Open Afternoon - 12noon - 2pm. Free Guided Tour at 2pm (Pre-booking essential) To book email:…
Find out more »Footloose in Namibia
‘Footloose in Namibia’ by John Lawrence. Independent travel in Africa, including the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park.
Find out more »Memory Walk
All welcome to join this year’s Memory Walk on Friday 14th September at Jeskyn’s Community Woodland. The 5k walk starts at 11am and takes about 1 1/2 hours. The Memory Walk is from Alzheimer’s Society - united against dementia. For more information and to register: www.gravesham.gov.uk/memorywalk
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 »Autumn Show & Plant Sale
All welcome to the Autumn Show and Plant Sale. Includes: Gardening Tips, Adult & Junior Show Categories, Flowers, Vegetables, Preserves & Photographic. Tea, coffee & cakes on sale. Free Entry
Find out more »Chalk Village Gardeners Club Autumn Show
All welcome to the Chalk Village Gardeners Club Autumn Show. Includes fruit exhibits, vegetables, flowers, craft and domestic items. Light refreshments available.
Find out more »Owletts
Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker
Crafts, Vintage & Gift Fairs
Fabulous, locally-produced Arts and Crafts and Unique Vintage items and unusual gifts. FREE Entry!
Find out more »Meopham Artisan Craft Vintage and Gift Fairs
All welcome to the Artisan Craft Vintage and Gift Fairs.
Find out more »Darnley Mausoleum
Visit the restored 18 century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture. Discover this special site set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Covering 190 acres, Cobham Wood is one of the few ancient wood pastures still retaining open grassland and mature trees.
Find out more »Swanscombe Marshes (Circular Walk)
Please meet outside George and Dragon public house Galley Hill. Guide: Christoph Bull. For more details regarding the group’s walks please contact Nicholas Miskin 01474 832301
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