The borough of Gravesham is situated in the Thames Gateway. Just 25 miles from central London, Gravesham covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in the United Kingdom. The borough consists of the towns of Gravesend and Northfleet, with the villages of Cobham, Higham, Luddesdown, Meopham, Shorne and Vigo.

  Shopping

Gravesend Town Centre features modern and traditional stores in 2 shopping complexes and a 6 day market hall. St. George's Shopping Centre has big name stores like Argos, Bhs, Boots, Marks & Spencers, WH Smith and many other retailers. Thamesgate Shopping Centre with Ethel Austin, Farm Foods, Superdrug, Wilkinsons, The Bakers Oven and a host of smaller shops. Both centres have extensive on-site car parking.

  Town Centre

The centre of the town is pedestrianised offering a safe and traffic free environment to enjoy big names stores including Debenhams, Woolworths, Primark, JJB Sports and Tesco Metro. Windmill Street includes all major banks and a variety of small local shops.

  Bluewater

Bluewater the largest and most exciting shopping and leisure complex in Europe is just five miles away from Gravesend town centre. Bluewater has over 330 stores and 40 cafés, bars and restaurants plus a 13-screen Cinema. Bluewater is easily accessible from Gravesend by Bus, train or car.