Gravesend is the major city in
United Kingdom, located some 10 km to the south-east from
Tilbury Fort. The capital city
London is in 50 km to the west. The population of Gravesend is 54,300 people (as of 2015). People mostly visit Gravesend to see its coastal construction and forts.
It is served by City (IATA: LCY) airport, which is 30 km away.
Things to do in Gravesend
The Gravesend Town Pier is located in Gravesend, Kent. It was designed by William Tierney Clark and built in 1834 on the site of the earlier Town Quay. Over 3 million passengers were served between 1835 and 1842, but around 1900, this pier fell into disuse due to the arrival of the railways.
New Tavern Fort is an historic artillery fort in Gravesend, Kent. Dating mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries, it is an unusually well-preserved example of an 18th century fortification and remained in use for defensive purposes until the Second World War. It was built during the American War of Independence to guard the Thames against French and Spanish raiders operating in support of the newly formed United States of America. It was redesigned and rebuilt in the mid-19th century to defend a…
If you have seen everything in Gravesend already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
Also, check out the photographs of other travellers of the area.