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Family Days Out, Parks & Walks

Swanley Park

Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free

Town council park in Swanley with 60 acres of parkland, play areas, soft play and a miniature railway. Free entry.

About Swanley Park

Swanley Park on New Barn Road is 60 acres of landscaped parkland run by Swanley Town Council. There is a play area with swings, a climbing frame and a zip wire, plus a paddling pool, watersplash and sand play, a family enclosure for young children, The Barnyard soft play, battery cars and a park shop. There is also a miniature railway.

Parking is free for up to two hours; all-day parking is £2.50 from October to March and £4.75 from April to September, with number plate recognition in use. Dogs are allowed.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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Verified Oct 2026

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