The Chantry
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Peter R
Dartford, UK1,337 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
The building was built in 1322 and is all that remains of a Leper hospital, it has since that time had many uses. It is only open at weekends from April to September. When we visited the two volunteers on site are clearly very enthusiastic about the building as they explained a lot of the history about the property. We then visited the various rooms which hold items relating to the history of Gravesend and surrounding area from Roman times through to more recent times.
Written September 30, 2023
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Pauline M
Gravesend, UK49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Friends
Very old building with heaps if history. Inside is a music major with many photos of Gravesends history. A must see to include the tunnels in the fort Gardens
Written January 17, 2017
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sherbert852
Dundee, UK642 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2015 • Couples
There is much history in this building and surrounding area
It's a must see when in Gravesend
The Chantry changed lives over the years once a billet for Engineers as well as others ,even a pub
If love history it's worth a visit
Written September 7, 2015
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stephen turner
Gravesend, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Solo
first its free, manned by enthusiastic volunteer's it holds a wealth of local knowledge through the ages in an original 13th century building, and its haunted!
Written November 11, 2013
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House Sitting Magazine
Greater London, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Couples
Located within the same grounds as the New Tavern Fort is Gravesend’s oldest building which used to be a 14th century chapel and then later a tavern. The volunteers are really helpful, there’s a free self guided audio, and you’ll learn a lot about the history of the local area across several centuries.

Sadly it’s only open weekends and bank holidays April to September 12 noon – 5 pm
Written December 2, 2018
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Pauline M
Gravesend, UK49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015 • Friends
The Chantry is so under visited be locals and travelling sightseers. The building is worth seeing without the numerous articles of history, both local and nearby. It looks larger inside that it gives the impression on looking from the outside. Very well worth a visit.
Written June 27, 2016
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Irene H
Gravesend, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Family
Ancient fort in beautiful surroundings. You can have guided tours of the tunnels which are reliably reported to be haunted. It has attractive walks in the grounds and even has a bandstand where concerts are sometimes held. Very nearby is the General Gordon memorial gardens.
Written March 15, 2016
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Pauline M
Gravesend, UK49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2014 • Couples
So much history in one building which in itself is very historical. The information and the way it is displayed is very informative and Bsirbing. Well worth a visit and probably a follow up also
Written February 10, 2015
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sfbabroad
Eastbourne, UK47 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Solo
Small museum but lots of interesting exhibits particularly about Gravesend's maritime past. The volunteers from the local history society were helpful and there were some interesting local history books to buy.
Written October 3, 2019
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Clive B
Dartford, UK1,343 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Family
Located within the grounds of New Tavern Fort is Gravesend's oldest building, although not the largest of buildings. it contains elements that are 14th Century. As well as the building itself, which is very interesting, it contains a lot of history about the local area, which is very seeing too. Sadly it is only open 12-5pm at weekends and Bank Holidays, from April until October. Admission outside those times are by appointment only and it is closed from October until April. So if you get a chance to go whilst in the area, it is highly recommended.
Written September 24, 2017
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