Location

Out and about

As part of the Thames Gateway region, this area of Kent has seen some important developments in transport links, making it a strategic hub for connections to London, Kent and Europe. Residents at The Pier will be able to benefit from all of them, living at the heart of one of the most vibrant locations in the south east of England.

Starting close to home, The Pier is about ten minutes by car from the retail and leisure phenomenon that is Bluewater. More than just a shopping centre – although it has over 330 outlets – Bluewater has become a major destination for eating out, family fun, media events, and the cinema. With major retail stores such as Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and House of Fraser, to name just a few, and smaller boutiques alongside top-end high street retailers, Bluewater truly has something for everyone.

Ebbsfleet International station, about three miles away, is on the vital new Channel Tunnel – St Pancras route, so going to lunch in Paris or Brussels is perfectly feasible, and of course it is ideal for business travel. The 'snow trains' also use the route, meaning you can get to your favourite French ski resort overnight. The development also has excellent road links and The graceful Queen Elizabeth ll Bridge close by, your link to London, the airports, Dover and the Channel Tunnel, or the Medway towns.

And, while the Capital and the Continent beckon, don't forget that the beautiful Kent countryside is also all around you. Attractive towns such as Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells offer tempting shopping and dining, whilst regenerated Rochester retains its historic links and numerous antique shops. The North Kent Downs provide exhilarating walks and spectacular views, and there are historic attractions to be discovered everywhere. Lullingstone Roman Villa, Knole, Leeds Castle and the Historic Dockyards are just a few of them.