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New Tavern Fort

Fort Gardens, Commercial Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2BH

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access.
  • This entrance is Khartoum Place Entrance, located to the south of the fort, off Khartoum Place; and Milton Place Entrance, located to the north of the fort, off Milton Place.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: facilities for assistance dogs and seating.

Parking

  • This site does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: a public car park.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • There is a Pay and Display public car park approximately 25m from the Khartoum Place Entrance (Milton Place Car Park). It is located off Ordnance Road and operated by Gravesham Borough Council.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Harmer Street, approximately 375m from the venue. This bus stop is served by the 190, which stops on the left hand side of the road when facing the clock tower and provides a direct service to Rochester and Chatham.
  • The nearest train station is Gravesend.
  • Gravesend Station is approximately 0.6 miles away, providing direct rail links to London, Dartford, Medway, Faversham, and Ramsgate.

Access Point (Khartoum Place)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Khartoum Place, opposite the Milton Place Pay and Display Car Park.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Access Point (Milton Place)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Milton Place.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 161cm.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately inside the fort grounds as you enter from this access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located off Khartoum Place and Milton Place.
  • Outdoor Spaces View
    • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and gardens.
    • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: grass and concrete or tarmac.
    • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
    • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are slight slopes with handrails, slight slopes without handrails, steep slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps with handrails in the main areas.
    • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are no accessible toilet facilities within the site.

Standard Toilet

  • There are male and female standard toilets within the fort grounds; however, they are closed due to recently being vandalised. No decision has yet been made as to whether they will be refurbished and reopened or permanently closed (June 2023).