Best hotels in Gravesend
Best Western Manor Hotel
Manor Hotel Hever Court Road, Singlewell, Gravesend DA12 5UQ
With interconnected rooms, you can keep an eye on the little ones if you’re travelling with family. Blackout curtains allow you to get that all-important shuteye during a daytime nap by blocking out the daylight.
The Clarendon Royal Hotel
Royal Pier Road, Gravesend DA12 2BE
There are irons available, ideal if you’re looking to wear your best attire on that important business trip. In need of a caffeine fix? You’ve got a coffee shop on site for a steaming cup of joe first thing in the morning.
Premier Inn Gravesend Central Hotel
Wrotham Road, Gravesend DA11 7LF
This one is ideal for families, as there are a host of children’s activities, with highchairs also available for toddlers. internet is free to use, and there are electric kettles in every room if you’re ever in need of refreshments.
Best restaurants in Gravesend
Julius Caesar Italian Restaurant
12-14 High Street, Gravesend DA11 0BQ
This place has a scrumptious Italian menu that’s sure to bedazzle your tastebuds. Enjoy the likes of polpette al sugo antipasti, freshly made meatballs with a rich tomato sauce. Or move onto traditional homemade beef lasagna. You can also add sides of tomato salad and spinach to compliment your mains.
Chattorey
65 Wrotham Road, Gravesend DA11 0QB
A restaurant that prides itself on being an Indian foodie haven. You’ve got all the classic treats from the subcontinent with tandoori chicken, spiced lamb chops and salmon tikka. There’s a whole host of sides such as classic and garlic naans, as well as tandoori roti. A gastronomic delight for those not afraid of a little spice.
Sultan Sofrasi
44 New Road, Gravesend DA11 0AB
There’s a five-star food hygiene rating at this Turkish eatery, with dishes from across the region. Some of the starters include sucuk (a spicy sausage), yaprak sarma (stuffed vine leaves) and saksuka (an aubergine dish). For mains you’ve got Adana kebab, a chargrilled lean tender lamb skewer. The finest tastes of Anatolia are served by friendly and hospitable staff.
Best things to do in Gravesend
Milton Chantry
Commercial Place, Gravesend DA12 2BH
There’s EV charging available in the nearby Milton Place car park. Charge your car whilst visiting this chantry chapel that exhibits various artefacts from the area. Enjoy the gorgeous architecture in this Grade II listed building.
St George's Church
St George's Church, Church St, Gravesend DA11 0DJ
A church in the centre of the town, situated on pleasant grounds. An interesting fact to note is that the real-life Pocahontas died in Gravesend on her way back to North America. Her place of rest remains underneath the church and there is a statue here commemorating her. However, the exact spot is unknown due to the reconstruction of the building in the early 18th century.
New Tavern Fort
Gravesend DA12 2BH
A fascinating artillery fort dating back to the 18th century, used to guard the Thames from French and Spanish raiders during the American War of Independence. The military used it as a fort during World War II. A must-visit for history buffs.
Now that you’re equipped for your escapade to Gravesend, find a Hertz vehicle and embrace the city.