Landmarks To Visit Near Gravesend, Kent

We are based in a Kent village with great links for London, the rest of the country and Europe. You can be in London in just 15 minutes on a high-speed train from a station just five minutes away from your apartment. If you are driving, the M25, M20 and M2 motorways are near enough to get you around places. The M25 connects the rest of England as it circles the capital; the M20 links nicely to Leeds Castle, Ashford (for an outlet shopping centre) and Eurotunnel. The M2 takes you to Canterbury, Dover and the beautiful seaside towns of Whitstable and Broadstairs, and Margate for the Turner Contemporary art gallery.

Now here are some more great attractions.

London

We are just 17 minutes away from the capital by high speed train at Ebbsfleet International station. See all the sights – Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, House of Parliament, Madame Tussauds, Trafalgar Square and enjoy the theatres, shopping and restaurants in the West End of London.

Canterbury

Re-trace the steps of Thomas A Becket at Canterbury Cathedral, just a 45 minute drive away. Explore the historic city and then head off to nearby Whitstable for dinner at award-winning restaurants – and taste the famous oysters.

Bluewater

For the best shopping in Europe, this shopping mall is just five minutes away by car. Department stores John Lewis and House of Fraser are here with all the top brands, fabulous independent shops for the unusual items. When you’re done there are restaurants and a cinema to make a day of it.

Brands Hatch

The former Grand Prix circuit is just seven miles away from us. One race day, we can often hear the roar of the engines around famous Druids. There are regular events at the circuit – and you can even take your car around for a test drive.

Winston Churchill’s Home

Chartwell, a National Trust property, is a short drive away. The fabulous gardens and grounds are a joy to behold and the house has recently been revamped and gives a great visitor experience. Learn about his family and friends, see Winnie’s art work and find out fascinating facts about his life in both the First and Second World Wars.

Hever Castle

Henry VIII’s mistress Anne Boleyn – mother to Elizabeth I – lived at Hever Castle, just 45 minutes away. Plan your trip to see jousting, displays and submerge yourself in the Tudor history.

Cyclopark

We are 1.8 miles away from a brilliant cycling experience. In 43 hectares of landscaped parkland.

Chatham Dockyard

Explore three historic warships, the HMS Cavalier, HM Submarine Ocelot and HMS Gannet, 400 years of maritime history, three exhibitions, family activities and indoor and outdoor play areas. And it’s where the BBC TV drama Call The Midwife was filmed.

A Little Further Afield:

Dover Castle

A brilliant, historic visitor attraction. See the part it played in D-Day. 60 miles away.

Thorpe Park

30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events. You’ll get wet!

Chessington World of Adventures

Theme park, water rides, zoo, Sea Life Centre – plenty to do.

Harry Potter World

Discover the magic of the JK Rowling created wizard and find out how the films were made.

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Places to Visit