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Dartford
Dartford is a town in Kent. Find local businesses, events and things to do in and around the town on this page, and see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Dartford
Removals
Regal Moving & Storage
Removals and storage company with its head office in Sheerness: house and office moves, packing, self storage and specialist items.
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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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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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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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Taxis
Same Day Couriers Kent
Courier booking service in Gravesend: same day, contract, medical, legal and parts deliveries collected across Kent and delivered UK-wide.
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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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Things to do in Dartford
Places to visit
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Central Park, Dartford
Dartford's town-centre park on the River Darent, with the Buccaneer Bay play park, summer water play, gardens, a cafe and visitor centre.
Family Friendly
Free
Parks & Walks
Darent Valley Path
19-mile waymarked walk following the River Darent from the Thames at Dartford, through Central Park and the Kent Downs to Sevenoaks.
Free
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Darenth Country Park
Millennium country park above the Darent Valley with chalk grassland, an orchard of 150 fruit varieties, a Saxon burial site and a play area.
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Dartford Borough Museum
Free council museum in the Carnegie library building by Central Park, telling Dartford's story from the Stone Age to Kerr's draper's shop.
Family Friendly
Free
Parks & Walks
Dartford Heath
314 acres of heathland, acid grassland and woodland, managed by the council's countryside team.
Dog Friendly
Free
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Hesketh Park
Dartford park best known for cricket, with tennis courts, a playground, formal flowerbeds, a wildflower meadow and orchard, and a dog activity area.
Family Friendly
Free
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.
Food & drink in Dartford
Farm Shops & Producers
Stanhill Farm
Farm shop on Birchwood Road, Wilmington: farm-grown produce, click and collect, summer pick-your-own and an autumn pumpkin patch.
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Restaurants
Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Spanish tapas restaurant and cocktail bar on Spital Street, Dartford, serving tapas and paella made with Spanish and Kent ingredients.
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Cafés
Duet Coffee
Independent coffee shop in the Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford, serving Lavazza coffee, sandwiches and pastries baked in store daily.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
Peking Garden
Family-run Chinese restaurant on Spital Street, Dartford, serving Peking and Szechuan dishes to eat in, collect or have delivered.
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Pubs
The Horse & Groom
Dog-friendly Shepherd Neame pub in Wilmington serving breakfast to dinner, Sunday roasts, live music, a monthly quiz and function hire.
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Restaurants
Unico’s Mediterranean Restaurant
Independent Mediterranean restaurant on Dartford High Street: steaks, seafood, pasta, cocktails and a Sunday roast.
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Music & Choirs
Dartford Choral Society
An amateur choir with all four voice parts that meets weekly to rehearse for its concerts in and around Dartford. It is a welcoming option for local singers who want a regular, sociable night out.
Sport & Fitness
Dartford Harriers Athletic Club
Dartford's long-established athletics club, covering track and field, cross country and road running from its base in Central Park. Adults can train for middle distance or join a group for people who are new to running and building up to 5k.
Languages & Learning
Dartford Historical and Antiquarian Society
Founded in 1910, this society runs a winter programme of talks on local history for anyone curious about Dartford's past. Members also get a newsletter and the chance to join outings to places of interest.
Running
Dartford parkrun
A free, timed 5k in Central Park every Saturday morning that you can run, jog or walk. Volunteers make it happen, and everyone from first timers to club runners is welcome.
Music & Choirs
Dartford Symphony Orchestra
A community symphony orchestra that rehearses weekly and puts on several concerts a year in Dartford. Players can find joining details on the orchestra's website, and audiences can come along to the concerts.
Local news
Dartford
Fairfield Leisure reports 20% energy-use reduction after upgrades
Dartford Council reports a 20% fall in energy use at Fairfield Leisure after heat pumps, solar equipment and other improvements.
Dartford
Dartford unveils dance-step tribute to Len Goodman in Market Street
A new pavement artwork outside Goodman Dance Academy celebrates Len Goodman's Dartford roots and invites visitors to try the steps.
Town guide
About Dartford
Dartford is a town in Kent, built around a crossing of the River Darent.
The Dartford Crossing links Kent and Essex across the Thames and connects with the M25 at both ends. The first tunnel opened in 1963, the second in 1980 and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge in 1991, according to National Highways.
Kent County Council’s Historic Environment Record includes an entry for Dartford as a Saxon settlement, royal manor and trade centre, so the town’s history reaches back to the Saxon period.
Dartford Borough Museum is on Market Street, in the same building as the library. The council’s museum page lists current opening times and any closures.
Getting there and around
Dartford station is on the Southeastern network with trains to London. Southeastern’s Dartford to London page has fares and times, and live departures change through the day, so check before you travel.
Dartford Borough Council lists its pay and display car parks and on-street bays on its website, with the ways to pay, including a mobile app. Season tickets are available for several council car parks. The Victoria Road car park near the station is run by APCOA and takes payment by app or card, not cash.
The borough also takes in Greenhithe and Swanscombe, which are covered separately on InKent.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Dartford, 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 Dartford
Nearby places
Questions about Dartford
How do I get from Dartford to London?
Southeastern runs trains from Dartford station to London. Journey times depend on which London station you are heading for and whether the train is fast or stopping, so use Southeastern's Dartford to London page or journey planner for current times and fares.
Where can I park in Dartford?
Dartford Borough Council lists its pay and display car parks and on-street bays on its website, including how to pay and a mobile app. Council season tickets cover several car parks. The Victoria Road car park near the station is run by APCOA and takes payment by app or card, not cash.
What is the Dartford Crossing?
The Dartford Crossing links Kent and Essex across the Thames and connects with the M25 at both ends. The west tunnel opened in 1963, the east tunnel in 1980 and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge in 1991. Most vehicles must pay the Dart Charge between 6am and 10pm, and GOV.UK has the details.
Is there a museum in Dartford?
Yes. Dartford Borough Museum is on Market Street (DA1 1EU), in the same building as Dartford Library. Dartford Borough Council's museum page gives current opening days and times, so check before you go.
Which council covers Dartford?
Dartford is covered by Dartford Borough Council. At the 2021 census the borough had about 116,800 residents, up from about 97,400 in 2011, according to the Office for National Statistics. The borough also includes Greenhithe and Swanscombe.