About The City Brief Gravesend

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Gravesend

In Gravesend, The City Brief keeps residents and visitors updated on what’s happening across town each week. From seasonal gatherings to regular events, we highlight local happenings in a way that matches how people actually experience their neighbourhoods.

Tradition shapes life here , weekly markets at the Gravesend Borough Market run Fridays and Saturdays near St George's Church, extending into areas like Springhead and Northfleet. These draw locals from Gravesham, Istead Rise, and Riverview Park, with produce sourced directly from farms in Chalk or Herne Bay and crafts made by long-time makers whose work has been featured at the Market Hall.

The Clock Tower in Gravesend Town Centre is a familiar landmark where people meet to check what’s new on the event calendar , such as monthly historical reenactments at the Gravesend Blockhouse since 2019, or guided walks through Tilbury Fort and its role during both World Wars.

Rosherville Gardens hosts free community events regularly. Accessible from Windmill Hill or by boat along The Promenade, it features literary readings tied to Dickens’ links with Cobham, plus seasonal birdwatching walks that follow migration patterns noted since 1923.

In areas like Singlewell and Marling Cross, local groups hold monthly gatherings in shared green spaces. These aren’t widely advertised but are known among long-term residents who use the Town Pier or Royal Terrace Pier to reach them. The focus stays on clarity: what’s happening this week? What can you join without needing every detail?

We don’t list everything; we help find the meaningful moments that matter across Gravesend, grounded in place and time , not hype.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Gravesend – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.