Gravesham (/ ˈ ɡ r eɪ v ʃ əm / GRAYV-shəm) is a local government district with borough status in north-west Kent, England. The council is based in its largest town of Gravesend. The borough is indirectly named after Gravesend, using the form of the town's name as it appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086.

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Gravesend / ˌɡreɪvzˈɛnd / is a town in northwest Kent, England, situated 21 miles (35 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross (central London) on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex. Located in the diocese of Rochester, it is the administrative centre of the borough of Gravesham.

Gravesham, borough (district), administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. Its centre is the town of Gravesend, but it includes a section of the south bank of the River Thames above and below the town, and it runs inland to the crest of the chalk hills (North Downs) that traverse the county from west to east.

Gravesham is a place of history and legend that rises on the North Downs and gently flows to the river Thames, a place rich with community, culture and connections. This is a borough to experience with plenty to offer every taste and budget!

Gravesham is home to historic riverside towns, idyllic Kentish villages and outstanding countryside; epic events and experiences, legendary myths and stories. There’s a great choice of places to stay, eat and drink too.

Enjoy the history and heritage of Gravesham by visiting one of our local landmarks and soaking up the past. Both Cobham Hall and Gads Hill throw open their doors to the public in the next few weeks together with our unique Cold War bunker…

Gravesham.co.uk is a resource all about the borough of Gravesham in Kent which includes Gravesend, Northfleet and surrounding villages. Tweets about Gravesham

Collections include Photos, cines, memorabilia and archaeological finds. A Chronology of the most remarkable events that have occurred in Gravesend and its surrounding parishes. Did you know? Jack ‘The Hat’ McVitie a notorious east end criminal murdered by order of the Kray twins is reputedly buried in Gravesend cemetery.

Gravesham is incredibly well connected. If you’re planning a visit or longer stay, it couldn’t be easier with fast connections by road and rail from London and the wider south east of England with half hourly connections to and from the capital by boat.