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The Great Britain Guide

Piers · South East England

Imperial Wharf

In or near Swanscombe.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.5 · 12 Google reviews

Imperial Wharf is a pier in the United Kingdom.

War memorial to the men of the Imperial Paper Mills - geograph.org.uk - 2885705

Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Best time of year
Summer
Nearest railway station
Gravesend · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Imperial Wharf, the nearest railway station is Gravesend, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is DA11 0DY.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Imperial Wharf is a seaside pier on the coast of Kent, London — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Gravesham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area DA11.

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Official information

The Cliff Top Entrance is a Grade II Listed structure that served as the entrance to the former Rosherville Gardens, which were established in 1837. This historical site features a platform, terrace walls, a tunnel, and stairs, all constructed in 1869 by the firm of James Pulham and Son.

From the Wikipedia article

Chelsea Harbour is a mixed-use development in West London, situated in its Sands End area, along Chelsea Creek, the historic southeastern boundary of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham with the southwestern boundary of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and opposite the site of the old Lots Road Power Station in Chelsea. The development consists of luxury apartments, the Chelsea Harbour Marina and the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre and a hotel, 'the Chelsea Harbour Hotel'.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4460, 0.3573
County
Kent
District
Gravesham
Parish
Gravesham, unparished area
Postcode
DA11 0DY
Parliamentary constituency
Gravesham
Nearest railway station
Gravesend0.8 km
Official site
web.archive.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Imperial Wharf?
Imperial Wharf is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA11 0DY), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
What is Imperial Wharf?
Imperial Wharf is a pier in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Imperial Wharf?
The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA11 0DY.
Is Imperial Wharf free to visit?
Yes, Imperial Wharf is free to enter.
How do I get to Imperial Wharf?
The nearest railway station is Gravesend, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA11 0DY.