Milton Chantry Heritage Centre, Commercial Place, Gravesend DA12 2BH. Free Entry

Details

Accessibility

The building is set over several floors and levels accessed via sets of wooden stairs. Dogs: Assistance dogs only.

Brief description

"There is a free audio guide that will lead you through the building, describing its features and various uses through different periods of time. The oldest building in Gravesend, Kent, Milton Chantry is all that remains of a leper hospital built in 1322 by Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke. It has served in turn as a hospital, Tudor chantry chapel, public house, and Georgian barracks, and its basement was converted for use as a gas decontamination chamber during the Second World War. Although mainly encased in 19th century brick, the building still has its 14th century timber roof.

The building now houses a collection of items relating to the heritage of Gravesend. including a selection of Roman finds.

Managed by Gravesham Borough Council."

Address

Milton Chantry Heritage Centre, Commercial Place, Gravesend DA12 2BH

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/milton-chantry/  

Directions

"Road Access: In New Tavern Fort Gardens; east of central Gravesend, off A226. Parking: There is a pay-and-display car park, not managed by English Heritage, next to Fort Gardens in Milton Place, a few minutes' walk away.

SAT NAV:

Postcode : DA12 2BH

Latitude : 51.442926

Longtitude : 0.380842"

Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/milton-chantry/opening-times/ "Opening Times: Milton Chantry  normally opens from noon until 5pm at weekends and bank holidays from April until September. Admission outside these times is by appointment only - please contact Gravesham Borough Council on 01474 337600. The site is closed from October until April."

Transport

2025:"Bus Access: Arriva, Red Route and Nu Venture services pass within a short distance

Train Access: Gravesend 3⁄4 mile"

Amenities

Dogs: Assistance dogs only. There are no facilties at the site but it is on the edge of Gravesend town centre.