Gravesend

A historic Thames-side town in northwest Kent, Gravesend is the final resting place of Pocahontas, whose memorial stands here. The town has ferried passengers to and from London by water since the late 14th century, and its riverside position remains central to its character. The walkable centre is dense with listed buildings and historic churches, and the town has strong rail links to central London via High Speed 1.

• Population54,263
• Nearest water0.7 km
• Nearest mountain5.3 km
• UNESCO within 50 km4