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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.
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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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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From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Gravesend food spots locals actually love.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Gravesend. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Gravesend worth exploring on foot.
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Gravesend's diverse community drives a vibrant independent economy. The Sikh community businesses are significant and excellent.
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Frequently asked questions
Gravesend is a place in Kent 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. 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. The population is around 53,000.
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.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Gravesend and across Kent. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Gravesend businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Gravesend and the wider Kent area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Gravesend and the surrounding area in Kent, including Northfleet, Swanscombe, Dartford, Higham, Shorne, Singlewell, Istead Rise and Meopham.
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