Business venues in Gravesend: the short answer
- Golf days and dinners: Mid Kent Golf Club.
- Sports ground events: Rectory Field Events.
- Village hall with a stage: Ash Village Hall near New Ash Green, for up to 120, from £14 an hour.
- Getting there: Ebbsfleet International, close to Gravesend, has high-speed trains to St Pancras in about 19 minutes. The A2 runs about 2 miles south of the town centre.
Why Gravesend works for business events
Gravesend has been a river town for centuries. Pilots still guide ships up the Thames from here, the market was first chartered in 1268, and St George's Church is where Pocahontas was buried in 1617.
For organisers, its biggest advantage is speed to London. Ebbsfleet International is a short ride away, so London delegates can be in Gravesend in around half an hour. The A2 and M25 are close too, which makes it easy for people driving in from across north Kent and Essex.
The venues here are practical rather than grand. They suit training days, networking groups, golf days and local business events, with plenty of village halls in the surrounding countryside.
Getting to Gravesend
| How |
Details |
| By train |
Gravesend station has trains to London, including high-speed services to St Pancras. Ebbsfleet International is nearby, with high-speed trains to St Pancras in about 19 minutes, and Fastrack buses link it to the town |
| By road |
The A2 runs about 2 miles south of the town centre, linking to the M25 and the M2 |
| Parking |
The golf club, sports ground and village halls have their own parking |
Choosing a venue in Gravesend
Golf, sport and events
Mid Kent Golf Club suits golf days, dinners and client hospitality. Rectory Field Events hosts functions at the sports ground, and Ash Green Sports Centre at New Ash Green has space for clubs and groups.
Town-centre spaces
The Woodville and Kravns offer town-centre options for socials and events. Riverside Community Centre, Gravesend Library and St Mary's Church Hall suit smaller meetings.
Village halls
Ash Village Hall near New Ash Green seats up to 120, with a stage, a separate meeting room, a kitchen and an enclosed garden. Hire starts at £14 an hour in summer. There are also halls at Meopham, Shorne, Higham, Hartley, Istead Rise and Southfleet.
Planning tips for Gravesend events
- Use Ebbsfleet for London guests. It's the fastest route from St Pancras, so arrange a short taxi or bus ride to your venue.
- Mind the A2 at peak times. Traffic near the M25 can be heavy, so build in some slack.
- Ask about seasonal rates. Village halls such as Ash charge different rates in summer and winter.
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