The Clarendon Royal Community

08/04/2026

Delighted to welcome Riviera Restaurant to the Clarendon Royal community, come and soak up the spring sunshine and join the community atmosphere.

Welcome to RIVIERA, where modern dining meets relaxed riverside charm. Whether you’re here for expertly crafted dishes or a carefully curated selection of wines, beers and cocktails, our team will make you feel right at home. Our elegant function room provides an ideal setting for weddings, gatherings and celebrations or you can choose to Sip, dine and unwind at our sun-kissed beer garden overlooking the River Thames and soaking is some good vibes with your favourite people. A perfect spot for casual drinks, dining experience and celebrating special moments.

Open 7 days a week from Wednesday 8th April onwards serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Let’s make some memories.

📍The Clarendon Hotel Gravesend. DA12 2BE

03/04/2026

🌸🐣 Spring has arrived at The Clarendon Royal Hotel 🐣🌸

Wishing all our guests and followers a joyful Easter filled with fresh beginnings, good company, and a little indulgence along the way.

Happy Easter from us all.

30/03/2026

Sunsets like these are just the beginning... 🌇
There’s something magical about evenings at The Clarendon.

As the sun dips below the horizon and paints the sky with soft golds and dusky pinks, you’re reminded of the simple luxuries.

27/03/2026

🕊️ Birdwatcher’s Delight at Clarendon Royal Community... One of the quiet joys of riverside living? The incredible birdlife right outside your window. 🌊🌿

From peaceful paddlers to rare seasonal visitors, the skies and riverbank around The Clarendon Royal are full of life.

Daily favourites include:

Black-headed gulls swooping playfully overhead
Terns slicing through the water in search of fish
Curlews, calling across the estuary with their unmistakable cry
Grey herons, statuesque and serene by the riverbanks
Ducks and geese, gently gliding through the reeds

And the occasional flash of a brilliant kingfisher!

24/03/2026

Sweet Sensations This Thursday, 26th March at GEMS Gravesend for an evening packed with music, energy and plenty of sweet treats.

Enjoy free sweets throughout the night, plus an Irish-themed after party with fun hats and great tunes from 6:30pm. It is a relaxed and lively way to spend your evening with friends and the local community.

Looking for something social to do this week?
Add this to your plans and bring someone along.

22/03/2026

A Royal Riverside Legacy in Gravesend

For centuries, rivers have drawn people to their banks — for trade, for connection, for community. Gravesend is no exception. Nestled on the edge of the River Thames, it has long thrived as a place where stories were shared, ships were moored, and lives were lived.

At the heart of it all? The historic Royal Clarendon Hotel.

Now reimagined as The Clarendon Royal Community, this landmark continues to honour its legacy, once a bustling riverside haven for travellers and townsfolk, it now welcomes a vibrant over-55s community to enjoy life by the water once again.

Here, you’ll find more than beautiful views.
You'll find connection, care and a lifestyle that reflects the prestige of its past with the comfort of modern living.

🌐 clarendonroyalcommunity.co.uk
📍 Clarendon Royal Community, Gravesend

20/03/2026

Today marks the first day of spring in the UK.
Longer days. Lighter evenings. A fresh start.

Spring is the perfect time to reset your routine and focus on your wellbeing.
At The Clarendon Royal Community, you can step into the new season with structured activities, social connection and supportive surroundings.

Join a seated exercise class to strengthen balance. Take part in arts and crafts. Enjoy music sessions and themed activity days with others in your community.

If winter felt long, now is the time to move forward with energy and purpose.

Start your spring with us in Gravesend.

📍 Clarendon Royal Community, Gravesend

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day ♥️
Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures who shape our families and our community.

Your care, guidance and strength influence generations. At The Clarendon Royal Community, we see every day how important those relationships are. Shared stories, Sunday lunches, laughter across the table and quiet moments together all matter.

If you are spending today with your mum, make the time count.
Sit together. Listen to her memories. Create new ones.

From all of us at The Clarendon Royal Community in Gravesend, we wish you a warm and joyful Mother’s Day.

☎️ 01474 362221
🌐 clarendonroyalcommunity.co.uk
📍 Clarendon Royal Community, Gravesend

05/03/2026

Are you thinking about your next chapter?
Our Integrated Living apartments for over 55s combine independent living with on site professional care support.

You benefit from:

• One or two bedroom apartments
• En suite and separate bathroom
• Open plan kitchen and living area
• On site concierge
• Care staff available as needs change
• Five meals per week included in your service charge

You live independently in your own space, with reassurance that support is close by.

Arrange a visit and see how Extra Care Living works at The Clarendon Royal Community.

☎️ 01474 362221
🌐 clarendonroyalcommunity.co.uk
📍 Clarendon Royal Community, Gravesend

02/03/2026

March brings longer days and the opportunity to refresh your routine.

At The Clarendon Royal Community, you can build structure into your week through exercise classes, themed activity days and social sessions designed for older adults.

Regular seated exercise supports balance and mobility. Social engagement strengthens confidence and wellbeing.
If you want to stay active and connected this spring, join us at the Community Activity Hub.

☎️ 01474 362221
🌐 clarendonroyalcommunity.co.uk
📍 Clarendon Royal Community, Gravesend