Description
Milton Chantry is the oldest building in Gravesend, it is all that remains of a leper hospital that was built in 1322. It has since had a variety of uses, as a Tudor Chantry chapel, a public house, a Georgian barracks and even as a gas decontamination chamber during World War II. The New Tavern Fort is also on the site in the Fort Gardens.
Opening Times
April to September
Weekends and Bank Holidays
12Noon-5pm
Admission outside of these times is by appointment only, contact Gravesham Borough Council.
Prices
Entry to Milton Chantry Heritage Centre: Free
New Tavern Fort on the premises: £1
Accessibility
Building set over several floors and levels accessed via sets of steps.
Additional Notes
There is a free audio guide that will lead you through the building, describing its features and various uses through different periods of time.
Picture Credit: © English Heritage.