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Pocahontas's resting place and gateway to the Thames — Gravesend's extraordinary Pocahontas connection, the river pilot tradition, the outstanding Punjabi food, and the ferry to Tilbury make it one of Kent's most historically and culturally diverse riverside towns

Roam is the free UK local discovery app — find the best local businesses, events and hidden gems in Gravesend, Kent. Download free on iOS & Android.

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About Roam: Roam is the UK's local discovery app that connects everyday explorers with great local businesses. Free to download, free to activate — Roam helps people discover what's nearby and helps local businesses reach their community across Gravesend and beyond.

Explore Gravesend

Known for

Pocahontas (buried at St George's Church), the river pilots who guide every ship up the Thames, the Rosherville Gardens heritage, the ferry to Tilbury, and a Kent riverside town with extraordinary historical connections

A little history

Pocahontas, the Native American princess who came to England in 1616, died at Gravesend and is buried at St George's Church — the only known burial place of a Native American in England. Every ship entering the Thames picks up a river pilot at Gravesend.

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The Pocahontas statue in St George's churchyard. The Thames waterfront for extraordinary river traffic watching. The Tilbury ferry crossing. The town's multicultural Sikh community and their extraordinary temple.

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Browse local businesses, discover events and find hidden gems in Gravesend — all from one beautifully simple app.

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Food & drink in Gravesend

The town has excellent diverse food — the Sikh community has created outstanding Punjabi restaurants. The riverside is developing food options. The multicultural community produces exceptional independent food.

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Restaurants & cafes

From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Gravesend food spots locals actually love.

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Bars & nightlife

Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Gravesend. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.

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Independent shops

The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Gravesend worth exploring on foot.

For businesses in Gravesend

Gravesend's diverse community drives a vibrant independent economy. The Sikh community businesses are significant and excellent.

List your Gravesend business on Roam and connect with local customers and visitors who are actively exploring Kent. It takes about 90 seconds to go live.

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Roam users are actively looking for what's nearby in Gravesend. Get your business in front of the right people.

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Send real-time offers and events to Roam users in Gravesend. Tell your community what's happening.

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Build community

Roam helps Gravesend businesses build a loyal local following and become part of the fabric of Kent.

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