Higham & Shorne

Higham & Shorne are neighbouring villages on the southern edge of Gravesham, characterised by expanses of open countryside and woodland. The area is bordered by the Thames marshes to the north and the North Downs to the south, creating a landscape of gentle slopes and fields. Shorne Woods Country Park provides a large area of mixed ancient and secondary woodland, with trails and a visitor centre.

A notable local landmark is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Shorne, which dates to the 13th century. The villages are connected by narrow, winding lanes that follow the natural contours of the land, passing farms and historic houses. The rural setting is defined by its proximity to both the river estuary and the chalk downland.