Lots to do and see in Gravesend & Gravesham! From riverside heritage to quaint villages, discover North Kent's hidden gem.
Gravesend, Kent, UK
Joined September 2011
- Tweets21K
- Following428
- Followers3K
- Likes6.2K
🎄 #Christmas Lights Switch On ✨️ #Gravesend Town Centre, Sat 14th Nov, 11am-7pm.
It's the most magical day of the year! Bring your family, friends & neighbours to a spectacular day of FREE live music, entertainment & family fun.
Full festive line-up - gravesham.gov.uk/events/even…
🚂 TODAY'S THE DAY 🛤
#Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society invite you to the Gravesend Railway Exhibition, St George's Church, TODAY until 4:30pm!
With a high quality selection of models, railway layouts, traders & demonstrations. Adults £6, accompanied under 16s free.
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Happy #PostboxSaturday from this Massive Victorian wall box on Platform Zero at Gravesend Railway Station. 💌 @letterappsoc
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Need something free to keep the kids active this half-term? ⚽
Free sports and activity sessions are taking place at St Gregory’s Park, Gravesend, for ages 5–16.
📅 27–30 October
🎟️ Free to attend
Find out more: gravesham.govocal.com/en-GB/…
Visit 'The Nigerian Experience', part of #BlackHistoryMonth at St George's Arts Centre, until 31st Oct. By Jelosimi Art Centre in collaboration with @graveshambc.
+ find out about fang-tastic #Halloween & #HalfTerm fun events in #Gravesham! We look forward to welcoming you 🎃
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Rumble Wrestling’s big final wrestling show of the year comes to The Woodville, Gravesend on Wed 28th Oct at 7.30pm and fewer than 75 tickets remain!
Book now at rumblewrestling.com or woodville.co.uk
#Gravesend #ColdWar bunker guided tours in 2027!
Friday at 7pm:
22nd Jan - fully booked
26th Feb - fully booked
19th Mar - 4 places available
16th Apr, 21st May & 18th Jun - available
Adults £5, children 12-15yrs £3 🎟 To book - gravesham.gov.uk/cold-war-bu…
Visit Gravesham retweeted
👠 The gang are waiting for you!
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lioness are heading down the Yellow Brick Road for music, mayhem and panto fun at The Woodville. 🌈✨
🎟️ Join them: woodville.co.uk/events/chris…
#WizardOfOz #TheWoodville #Gravesend
Visit Gravesham retweeted
News of the victory and of Lord Nelson’s death didn’t reach Kent until early November.
At St. George’s Church, Gravesend, the accounts record payment to the bell-ringers on 7th November for celebrating “Lord Nelson’s Victory off Trafalgar”- and for illuminations.
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Could your business find a home at Gravesend Borough Market?
All or part of the market is available to lease. The building is not being sold.
Details and enquiries:gravesham.gov.uk/news/articl…
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Upcoming event this week:
Country Superstars Ltd @ Woodville Theatre
Saturday 24th October, 7:30pm - 10:45pm
The Woodville, Woodville Pl, Gravesend DA12 1DD
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Join us in remembrance. Veterans, families and neighbours are welcome.
📅 Sunday 8 Nov, 11 am:
Windmill Hill Memorial Gardens, Gravesend
War Memorial, Northfleet
📅 Armistice Day, 11 Nov, 10.55 am:
Community Square, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Please share our invitation.
🏰 FINAL '26 TOURS 👑
@CobhamHall Open To The Public, TODAY, 2pm-5pm.
Enjoy guided tours of one of the most important & largest stately homes in #Kent! Adults £6, cream teas available at extra cost in the Gilt Hall.
Booking in advance is not required, pay on arrival.
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Spotted the stunning classic yacht Cornubia (built 1911) sailing the Thames near Gravesend. Maritime history under sail and a joy to see! #Cornubia #ClassicYacht #Thames #Gravesend #Sailing #RiverThames #Heritage #TallShip #NationalHistoricShip
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Rumble Wrestling’s big final wrestling show of the year comes to The Woodville, Gravesend on Wed 28th Oct at 7.30pm and fewer than 75 tickets remain!
Book now at rumblewrestling.com or woodville.co.uk
Today, 2pm-5pm! 🎾
🎾 Last chance to book!
Our FREE Tennis Activator Course is tomorrow.
Build the skills and confidence to deliver introductory tennis sessions in your community.
📅 17 October
⏰ 2pm–5pm
📍 Wombwell Park
🔗 Book: tinyurl.com/54tdd9y5
Visit Gravesham retweeted
Lost his life this day 17th.October 1940.
PO. Hugh William Reilley…from Ontario, Canada.
Canadian One of THE FEW.
bbm.org.uk/airmen/Reilley.ht…
He was shot down in his Spitfire and killed, crashing at Sevenoaks.
Age 22 he is buried in Gravesend Cemetery.
Visit Gravesham retweeted
CMA CGM Topaz making her way through Gravesend Reach on the River Thames. A fine sight as this 4,300 TEU container ship sails towards Tilbury. #CMACGM #ContainerShip #RiverThames #GravesendReach #Gravesend #Tilbury #PortOfLondon #Shipping #ThamesShipping #CargoShip #MerchantNavy
✨️ VISIT FOR FREE ✨️
Enjoy the amazing 'The Nigerian Experience' as part of #BlackHistoryMonth at the lovely St George's Arts Centre.
Come & find details of frightfully fun family events for #HalfTerm + #Halloween taking place in #Gravesham!
