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Swanscombe
Swanscombe is a town in Kent, in the borough of Dartford. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Swanscombe, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Swanscombe
Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
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Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
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ElectriciansPlumbers
Plumbing & Electrical
Plumbing and electrical call-outs for homes and businesses across Kent and Medway, from Gravesend: boilers, drains, rewires, EICR and EV chargers.
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Estate Agents
Anthony Martin Estate Agents (Swanscombe)
High Street branch of a Kent estate agency handling residential sales and lettings in Swanscombe, Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet Valley.
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Beauty Salons
Auream Clinic
Aesthetics and skin clinic on Milton Road, Swanscombe, for fillers, facials, skin treatments and private blood tests.
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Plumbers
Capital Drainage
Family-run Greenhithe drainage firm for blocked drains, CCTV drain surveys, drain repairs and relining across Kent and Medway.
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Electricians
ELS Electrical Services
NAPIT registered electricians giving Swanscombe as their base, for rewiring, fuse boards, lighting, EV chargers and landlord EICRs.
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Things to do in Swanscombe
Places to visit
Parks & Walks
Beacon Wood Country Park
Woodland country park at Bean with trails around old clay pits, a wetland viewing platform and picnic area. Car park opens 8.30am daily.
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Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Swanscombe Heritage Park
Former quarry where the 400,000-year-old Swanscombe skull was found, now a park with a heritage trail, playground and Thames views.
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Family Friendly
Parks & Walks
Swanscombe Peninsula Trail
Circular 4 mile walk from Swanscombe onto the marshes of the Swanscombe Peninsula, following the England Coast Path beside the Thames.
Guides
GuideFamily Days Out
Family days out in North Kent and Medway: outdoor days and rainy days
Family days out across North Kent and Medway, split into outdoor days in parks and woods and rainy days at museums.
GuideMuseums & Galleries
Museums and galleries in North Kent and Medway
Museums, galleries and collections across Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford and Eynsford, sorted by what you want to see.
GuideBeaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Riverside walks on the Thames and the Medway
Riverside walks and waterfront parks on the Thames from Dartford to Cliffe and on the Medway from Rochester to Rainham.
Local news
Swanscombe
Swanscombe Skull Site: the Kent discovery that reaches back 400,000 years
Discover the Swanscombe skull fragments, their importance to early human history and the Kent landscape behind the discovery.
Town guide
About Swanscombe
Swanscombe is in the borough of Dartford in Kent. Dartford Borough Council is the district council, and Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council covers the area at parish level. The town council has 13 councillors elected every four years across three wards: Greenhithe, Knockhall and Swanscombe.
Swanscombe is known for an early find. Kent County Council’s Historic Environment Record says three parts of the same skull were found separately in 1935, 1936 and 1955 at Barnfield Pit, a quarry in Swanscombe. Natural England lists the Swanscombe Skull Site as a National Nature Reserve. The Kent record also says replicas of the skull are on display at Dartford Museum.
The Swanscombe Peninsula, on the Thames, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England confirmed the designation in November 2021, citing nationally important invertebrates and breeding birds, plant populations and geological features.
Ebbsfleet Garden City
The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation was set up by the government to speed up delivery of up to 15,000 homes in north Kent. It became the local planning authority for its area on 1 July 2015, and it marked the completion of the 5,000th home in December 2025. The area straddles the Dartford and Gravesham boroughs, and Kent County Council remains the highways authority for its roads.
Getting there and around
Swanscombe station is on the High Street and is managed by Southeastern, and Thameslink trains to Kentish Town also call there. Its station page lists ticket office hours and facilities, and journey times to London depend on the service, so check Southeastern’s journey planner before you travel.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Swanscombe, check what is on and find things to do nearby. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live. You can switch to a neighbouring town from the Explore Kent menu.
Map of Swanscombe
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Questions about Swanscombe
What is the Swanscombe Skull?
The Swanscombe Skull is a set of three parts of one skull found separately in 1935, 1936 and 1955 at Barnfield Pit, a quarry in Swanscombe, according to Kent County Council's Historic Environment Record. Natural England lists the Swanscombe Skull Site as a National Nature Reserve, and replicas are on display at Dartford Museum.
Which council covers Swanscombe?
Swanscombe is in the borough of Dartford, so Dartford Borough Council provides local services. Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council covers the area at parish level, with 13 councillors across three wards: Greenhithe, Knockhall and Swanscombe. The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is the planning authority for the garden city area.
How do I get from Swanscombe to London?
Swanscombe station, on the High Street, is managed by Southeastern. Which London stations you reach, and how long it takes, depends on the service. Use Southeastern's station page and journey planner for current departures and fares, and check the ticket office hours, which are limited.
What is the Swanscombe Peninsula?
The Swanscombe Peninsula is a stretch of land on the Thames that Natural England confirmed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in November 2021. The designation covers nationally important invertebrates and breeding birds, plant populations and geological features. The new site takes in the earlier Bakers Hole SSSI.
Is Swanscombe part of Ebbsfleet Garden City?
NHS England describes Ebbsfleet Garden City as embracing the existing communities of Swanscombe and Northfleet. The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has been the planning authority for its own defined area since 1 July 2015, and that area is set by a map rather than by town names. Dartford Borough Council is still the council for Swanscombe, so check the corporation's map to see who handles planning for a particular address.
