17-Oct Open Day
North Kent College holds open day for prospective students at Gravesend Campus.
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What's On in Gravesend – Events This Week & Things To Do
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Gravesend has more stories than most towns realise. From the Victorian Clock Tower standing sentinel over the Town Centre to the 16th-century Blockhouse guarding the Thames, to Pocahontas buried in St George's, this place has depth. Yet between social media noise and buried event calendars, it's easy to miss what's actually happening: the Borough Market's Friday treasures, Shorne Woods trails, Herne Bay festivals, or Rosherville Gardens’ Victorian charm. The City Brief cuts through the clutter. Every week, we deliver the genuine local signal, what's worth your time, what's changing, what makes Gravesend worth staying for. No scrolling. No algorithm guessing. Just your neighbourhood, distilled.
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Events in Gravesend This Weekend
Forest School
A nature-based learning event for children at Nurstead Court in Gravesend.
18-Oct Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day for prospective students at their Gravesend Campus.
Events in Gravesend This Week
17-Oct Open Day
North Kent College holds open day for prospective students at Gravesend Campus.
Forest School
A nature-based learning event for children at Nurstead Court in Gravesend.
18-Oct Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day for prospective students at their Gravesend Campus.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Culture & Arts
18-Oct Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day for prospective students at their Gravesend Campus.
4-Nov Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day for prospective students at its Gravesend Campus.
7-Nov Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day at Gravesend Campus for prospective students.
Family & Kids
Forest School
A nature-based learning event for children at Nurstead Court in Gravesend.
Food & Drink
24-Oct Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day for prospective students at Gravesend Campus.
November Tonbridge Open Event 2026
North Kent College hosts an open event at Tonbridge in November 2026 for prospective students.
14-Nov Open Day
North Kent College hosts an open day for prospective students at their Gravesend Campus.
Nightlife & Music
Bollywood Time Machine 2.0 - Gravesend
Bollywood film screenings and dance performances in Gravesend.
Featured Places in Gravesend
Coffee & Tea
Aero CoffeeAero Coffee is a specialty coffee shop on High Street in Gravesend.
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Alto GustoAlto Gusto is an Italian restaurant on High Street in Gravesend.
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Bangkok MamiBangkok Mami is a Chinese takeaway restaurant on Parrock Street in Gravesend.
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Café TajCafé Taj is an Indian restaurant on Parrock Street in Gravesend.
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China GardenChina Garden is a restaurant on Milton Road in Gravesend.
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Things to do in Gravesend
What's on in Gravesend offers a diverse range of activities throughout the year. You can find riverside walks, historical tours, shopping, and food events. Events in Gravesend attract visitors from across the borough and beyond, with options for live music, theatre, family outings, and fitness. The Gravesend Town Centre serves as a central hub for shopping and dining, while Chalk provides a quieter, more rural alternative for outdoor pursuits. Gravesend’s event calendar features food and drink experiences at the Borough Market, operating Fridays and Saturdays with local produce and crafts. Family activities, cultural events, and fitness opportunities are also regularly available. The town’s waterfront location offers riverside attractions, with Herne Bay providing coastal scenery and festivals. Rosherville Gardens offers a Victorian setting, and you can explore the historic Gravesend Blockhouse or St George’s Church, associated with Pocahontas. Markets and community gatherings take place across the town centre and in neighbourhoods like St Georges shopping complex. This site helps you navigate events this week and this weekend, filter by category, Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Culture & Arts, Nightlife & Music, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets, and explore by venue or neighbourhood. You can plan your time by browsing upcoming activities or discovering last-minute options, easily finding something to suit your interests. Consider exploring the Royal Terrace Pier, a historic landmark, or taking a walk along The Promenade. Gravesend Train Station provides key transport links, with high-speed rail services to London.
Common Gravesend Questions
### Which Gravesend venues host the most events? Gravesend Town Centre is a central location for events, with its shops, dining options, and transport links. The Gravesend Borough Market, established in 1268, hosts events on Fridays and Saturdays with local produce and crafts. Royal Terrace Pier and Town Pier offer riverside settings for cultural gatherings. St Georges shopping complex, 0.5 km from the centre, also hosts events. These venues accommodate events across Food & Drink, Culture & Arts, and Shopping & Markets categories. ### What are the most popular event categories in Gravesend? Six main event categories feature on the site: Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. Food & Drink events reflect Gravesend’s dining scene. Family & Kids activities are supported by attractions like Shorne Woods Country Park. Culture & Arts events celebrate Gravesend’s maritime history and landmarks. Shopping & Markets events are anchored by the weekly Borough Market. Browse the categories section to explore upcoming events. ### What kinds of events happen in Gravesend during the week? Weekly events include the Gravesend Borough Market, running Fridays and Saturdays with local produce and antiques. Culture & Arts events often feature historical talks at landmarks like the Gravesend Blockhouse and Tilbury Fort. Fitness & Outdoors activities take advantage of green spaces such as Shorne Woods Country Park. Shopping & Markets events occur across St Georges and the Town Centre. Check the site's "this week" listings for a complete schedule. ### How can I find out what's on in Gravesend this weekend? Use the site's "this weekend" filter to view events on Saturday and Sunday. You can also browse by event categories: Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Culture & Arts, Nightlife & Music, Fitness & Outdoors, or Shopping & Markets. Venues range from the Town Centre to Rosherville Gardens, which is a short drive away, and Herne Bay. For market days, the Gravesend Borough Market consistently hosts events. Visit the guides section for recommendations, or search by neighbourhood. ### What food and drink events are on in Gravesend? The Food & Drink category lists events across Gravesend Town Centre, which has numerous dining options. The Gravesend Borough Market, dating to 1268, features food vendors on Fridays and Saturdays. Royal Terrace Pier and St Georges shopping complex also include food and drink establishments with regular programming. Visit the Food & Drink section on the site, filtered by venue or neighbourhood, to discover what’s happening.