Pictures of Greenhithe
in the county of Kent
About Greenhithe
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling. It has a history stretching back to Roman times, but reached its "hey-day" when it became a popular Victorian resort. The town was sufficiently away from the city for Londoner's to reach easily via pleasure craft or railway and it is believed to have been known as "one of the prettiest town's on the river". It is therefore not surprising to learn that Queen Victoria boarded the then Royal Yacht - Victoria and Albert - whilst it was moored off Greenhithe in August of 1863.
The river has always been a focus of life in these parts. In the middle of the 18th century the ship H.M.S. Worcester was set up as a Training School for Officers, she was moored in Greenhithe in 1871. It was only later in the 20th century after various training ships had succeeded each other that the Training School became part of the Merchant Navy College at Greenhithe and the latest version of the original Worcester was sold for scrap.
Several gracious properties from Victorian times still remain to be seen, these sit easily alongside some of the town's modern housing, and smart shopping mall's such as the large Blue Water Shopping centre. Avid shoppers will find everything here, choice stores with fashion, jewellery, arts and crafts, and the more mundane everyday utilities. Local St. Mary's Church is well worth a visit, and visitors will find attractive parks and open spaces. For refreshment there is a good selection of cafe's, pubs, and restaurants.
Greenhithe is a good place for watching the busy working life of the River Thames, it is adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, the Dartford Crossing, and there are views towards West Thurrock on the opposite side of the river.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Greenhithe
| Tilbury Fort | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| New Tavern Fort | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hall Place | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Belhus Woods Country Park | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Eynsford Castle | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Red House | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Brands Hatch | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Camer Country Park | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lullingstone Roman Villa | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lullingstone Castle | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Westley Heights Country Park | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| One Tree Hill Country Park | (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Trosley Country Park | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Eastbury Manor House | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Coldrum Long Barrow | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in GreenhitheAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Greenhithe
Dartford, in the county of Kent (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W)
The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower.
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Gravesend, in the county of Kent (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E)
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.
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Eynsford, in the county of Kent (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW)
This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now...
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Meopham Green, in the county of Kent (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)
This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent.
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Higham, in the county of Kent (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction E)
An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious...
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Eltham, in the county of Greater London (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction W)
The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London.
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Brentwood, in the county of Essex (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)
In the romantic days of coach travel Brentwood was a staging post on an old road to London.
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Greenwich, in the county of Greater London (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction W)
The might of british sea-power and the historic town of Greenwich are inseparable. Two famous English sea-faring vessels are here, one is the Cutty Sark, a famous old clipper that shipped tea from China in the 19th-century, and the other, from the 20th-century is Gypsy Moth 1V, sailed round the world by Sir Francis Chichester.
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Downe, in the county of Greater London (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW)
In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.
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Plaxtol, in the county of Kent (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages.
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Canvey Island, in the county of Essex (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction E)
With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination.
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Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction S)
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Blackmore, in the county of Essex (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction N)
The village of Blackmore has a long and fascinating history. It lies in an area mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and one of its oldest and most attractive buildings is the Priory Church of St. Lawrence.
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Upchurch, in the county of Kent (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction E)
This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560.
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Leigh-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NE)
At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Greenhithe Station | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Stone Crossing Station | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) |
| M25 Junction 1A | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction W) |
| M25 Junction 1B | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW) |
| London City Airport | (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction W) |
| Greenhithe to London | (18.1 miles, 29.0 km, direction W) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (28.8 miles, 46.3 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Greenhithe
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Greenhithe center |
| Campanile Hotel Dartford | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction W) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Dartford Bridge | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W) |
| Thistle Brands Hatch | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction W) |
| Thurrock West Premier Travel Inn | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N) |
| Park Inn Lakeside | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N) |
| Rowhill Grange Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW) |
| Best Western Manor Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) |
| Holiday Inn London-Bexley | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction W) |
| Brandshatch Place & Spa | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction S) |
| Inn On The Lake | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Greenhithe |
