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Places to visit in Kent
If you live on the south coast the visit to the seaside doesn’t have quite a same appeal as it might for some who lives inland. There is a watering hole on the River Thames that you might find interesting for an “alternative” day out. Hiking gear comes recommended. The destination ?
GRAVESEND
This town is part of the county’s regeneration scheme and has many interesting sites to visit. They are in the process of enlarging the local hospital. There is the shopping centre, all included within a square mile and the adjacent railway station with a direct connection to Charing Cross. There is the obligatory superstore park to the west of the town including an Asda store, a Halfords store and a bowling alley.
There are several car parks and the charges range from 10 pence for an hour to 70 pence for 4 hours. There is a tourism office in the centre of town where you can get all kinds of information about the region; a ferry that runs from Gravesend over to Tilbury on the north side of the river. [Anyone that used to listen to offshore radio before pop-stations became legal will remember Radio Caroline. See bottom of page for more information.] The ferry(*) is called “Pocahontas”, named after the Native American princess who was buried in the grounds of St. Georges’s Church. She was the first American Christian to be received at the court of James I in 1616. There is a statue in her honour.
(*) The ferry doesn’t operate on Sundays
There are regular visits from various one-night shows at the Woodville Halls entertainment complex. You may even find the Estate Agent adverts interesting during your visit. The tourist information centre can be contacted on 01474-337600 or write to Towncentric, 18a, St. Georges’s Square, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0TB
Getting there by car: If, like the author you prefer the country roads to motorways, the recommended route from the South is via Tunbridge Wells, then northwards via Tonbridge town centre and then follow the A227 directly to Gravesend.
Within a few miles to the west of Gravesend is what can only be described as a 21st century shopping development known as “Bluewater”. An entire day can be planned around these two venues. The entry from the approach roads to the site can be a little confusing. The entire site can be accessed from any of the car parks surrounding the development. The complex includes a multi-salle cinema.
There is a National Trust house at “Owletts” (full details - National Trust link)
If driving northwards to Gravesend on the A227, take a right turn to “Sole/Cobham”. Owletts is directly opposite when you arrive at a “T” junction (approximately 2 miles). The house is occupied and open to the General Public on Thurs and Sat afternoons from 2 - 5.30 p.m. (Additional History - TourUK). As can be imagined the comparison between Owletts and the Bluewater development are extreme. The Bluewater site has attractive landscaping with water features.
GRAVESEND
This town is part of the county’s regeneration scheme and has many interesting sites to visit. They are in the process of enlarging the local hospital. There is the shopping centre, all included within a square mile and the adjacent railway station with a direct connection to Charing Cross. There is the obligatory superstore park to the west of the town including an Asda store, a Halfords store and a bowling alley.
There are several car parks and the charges range from 10 pence for an hour to 70 pence for 4 hours. There is a tourism office in the centre of town where you can get all kinds of information about the region; a ferry that runs from Gravesend over to Tilbury on the north side of the river. [Anyone that used to listen to offshore radio before pop-
(*) The ferry doesn’t operate on Sundays
There are regular visits from various one-
Getting there by car: If, like the author you prefer the country roads to motorways, the recommended route from the South is via Tunbridge Wells, then northwards via Tonbridge town centre and then follow the A227 directly to Gravesend.
Within a few miles to the west of Gravesend is what can only be described as a 21st century shopping development known as “Bluewater”. An entire day can be planned around these two venues. The entry from the approach roads to the site can be a little confusing. The entire site can be accessed from any of the car parks surrounding the development. The complex includes a multi-
There is a National Trust house at “Owletts” (full details -
ROSS REVENGE MOVES
Radio Caroline's radio ship has moved....just round the corner! Since last August, the Ross Revenge has been at the Ocean Liner Terminal in Tilbury Docks where we enjoyed superb access both for the maintenance crew and for live broadcasts by the DJs and visits from the public on open weekends. We remain at Tilbury, but in a secured private berth. To find out more visit our news page for details.
Radio Caroline's radio ship has moved....just round the corner! Since last August, the Ross Revenge has been at the Ocean Liner Terminal in Tilbury Docks where we enjoyed superb access both for the maintenance crew and for live broadcasts by the DJs and visits from the public on open weekends. We remain at Tilbury, but in a secured private berth. To find out more visit our news page for details.
