Caves Β· South East England
Hermit's Cave
Also known as: Hermit Cave
In or near Swanscombe.
Hermit's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.

David Anstiss β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend Β· 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hermit's Cave is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Also known as: Hermit Cave. Coordinates: 51.4432Β°, 0.3520Β°.
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Official information
The Hermit's Cave is a historical structure that served as the entrance to the former Rosherville Gardens, which were established in 1837. The site features a staircase leading into a 17-meter long tunnel excavated from chalk cliffs, showcasing unique architectural elements from its construction in 1869.
Place summary
Hermit's Cave is a cave located in Gravesham, Kent, within the London region. Known also as Hermit Cave, it is situated in an unparished area, contributing to the natural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4432, 0.3520
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Gravesham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA11 9FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Gravesend β 1 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- osm: n13050599187 (ODbL)
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Born to be Wild
Public art & sculpture Β· 0.1 km

Northfleet Urban Country Park
Parks Β· 0.2 km

Rosherville Quay Walls, Steps, Drawdock And Wwii Mine Watching Post
Marinas Β· 0.3 km

Imperial Wharf
Piers Β· 0.5 km

Theatre Royal, Gravesend
Open-air theatres Β· 0.9 km

Jessamine House
B&Bs Β· 0.9 km

Iron Pier Brewery
Breweries Β· 0.9 km

Gem Picture House
Theatres Β· 1.0 km

The Railway Bell Public House
Historic pubs Β· 1.0 km

Ye Olde Leather Bottel
Historic pubs Β· 1.0 km

The Granby
Hostels Β· 1.1 km

All Saints Church
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.1 km
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Born to be Wild
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Parks Β· South East England
Northfleet Urban Country Park
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Marinas Β· South East England
Rosherville Quay Walls, Steps, Drawdock And Wwii Mine Watching Post
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Piers Β· South East England
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Open-air theatres Β· South East England
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B&Bs Β· South East England
Jessamine House
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Where to eat & stay near Hermit's Cave
Places to stay
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Jessamine House
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs Β· South East England
Ye Olde Leather Bottel
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Historic pubs Β· South East England
The Kent Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hermit's Cave?
- Hermit's Cave is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA11 9FJ), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
- What is Hermit's Cave?
- Hermit's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hermit's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA11 9FJ.
- Is Hermit's Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Hermit's Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hermit's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA11 9FJ.