Stone had a parish church as early as 970AD, and sections of it can still be seen in the nave and aisles of the existing...

This viewing area is well signposted from the crossing area which is below. The viewing area is on the edge of a small park...

This 70-acre country park takes its name from the beacons that were built here during the Napoleonic Wars to warn Londoners if their enemies were...

The artillery fort at Tibury sits on the banks of the Thames Estuary and was an important defensive point on the London sea approach from...

The Three Daws is reputed to be the oldest pub in Kent and is a Grade II listed building. It was originally known as...

Gravesend’s Town Pier is the world’s oldest remaining cast iron pier and was built in 1834 as a passenger pier. Perhaps the most striking...

This bronze statue, unveiled in 1958 by the Governor of Virginia, commerates the life of Pocahontas and her contribution to Anglo-American relationships. The daughter...

A church has stood on this site for over 500 years; there are references to it in Edward IV’s Court Roll of 1475-78. However,...

All that remains of Henry’s Blockhouse today is the foundations excavated during the 1980s. However, in 1540 the Blockhouse was one of five forts...

The Royal Terrace Pier was built in 1844 as The Terrace Pier, but was renamed Royal in 1863 after Princess Alexandra of Denmark arrived there...

Although used now for concerts, exhibitions and plays, the Mission House was built in 1840 as the Spread Eagle tavern, before being converted in 1870...

The museum is located in the original Custom House’s Coach House and displays a wide variety of seized goods and historical items. Some of...

St. Edmund’s Pleasance is a medium-sized piece of parkland that stands at the top of East Hill, overlooking the whole of Dartford and the surrounding...

The 14th Century timber-framed roof is one of the few outward examples of the original chantry that still remain here. The rest of the...

Visitors can view exhibits relating to the centre’s variety of uses over the centuries, reflecting its status as Gravesend’s oldest building. It began its...

The climb to the top is worth it for the spectacular views it offers of the River Thames. Whilst at the summit visitors can...

Emmanuel Pentecostal Church is situated on the rise of East Hill which overlooks much of Dartford town centre and beyond. The church is home...

The Darent Valley runs through the centre of Dartford and is one of the reasons the area was settled in the first place. This...

One of Gravesend’s most striking landmarks, the portland stone Clock Tower stands over 18m tall and its four clock faces are each over 1.5m in...

Prospect Place Shopping Centre is one of the largest and most central shopping centres in Dartford, Kent. The facility is well equipped with a...