Welcome to Crayford

Crayford is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Bexley, Greater London. It is situated on the River Cray and is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The town has a population of approximately 11,000 people and is home to a diverse community of residents.

One of the main attractions in Crayford is the Crayford Greyhound Stadium, which is a popular venue for greyhound racing. The stadium has been in operation since 1937 and has a capacity of over 4,000 spectators. In addition to greyhound racing, the stadium also hosts a variety of other events, including live music concerts and corporate functions.

Crayford is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Crayford Marshes Nature Reserve and the Hall Place Gardens. The Crayford Marshes Nature Reserve is a protected area of wetland habitat that is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and mammals. The Hall Place Gardens, on the other hand, are a beautifully landscaped garden that features a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a historic house that dates back to the 16th century.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Paulinus Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Netherton	Iron Mill Lane Crayford Dartford Greater London DA1 4RW 01322523236 School Website
Haberdashers Askes Crayford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Steve Wheatley	Iron Mill Lane Crayford Dartford Greater London DA1 4RS 01322402180 School Website
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Ellis	Iron Mill Lane Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4RS School Website
Shenstone School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Lori Ann Mackey	94 Old Road Crayford Kent DA1 4DZ 1322524145 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Truss	Old Road Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4DZ 1322524162 School Website
Wentworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lewis Pollock	Wentworth Drive Dartford Kent DA1 3NG 01322225694 School Website
Endeavour Academy Bexley Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Rozario	Woodside Road Bexleyheath Kent DA7 6LB 1322553787 School Website
Mayplace Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Flaherty	Woodside Road Barnehurst Greater London DA7 6EQ 01322523256 School Website
West Hill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Katy Ward	Dartford Road Dartford Kent DA1 3DZ 1322226019 School Website
St Columbas Catholic Boys School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Dave Evans	Halcot Avenue Bexleyheath Greater London DA6 7QB 01322553236 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crayford Lower Station Road, Crayford, Greater London, DA1 3PY 0.25 Miles

Slade Green Forest Road, Slade Green, Greater London, DA8 2NX 1.29 Miles

Barnehurst Station Approach, Barnehurst, Greater London, DA7 6HQ 1.32 Miles

Bexley Station Approach, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1AQ 1.58 Miles

Dartford Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP 1.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
24 Hr Minicab Services 01322 252525 12 Station Road ( Crayford), Dartford, Kent, DA1 3QA 0.11 Miles
Taxi In Dartford 01322 555559 12 Station Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3QA 0.11 Miles
24 Hours Crayford Cars 01322 558299 12A Station Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3QA 0.11 Miles
Green Light Cars 01322 558822 25 Crayford High Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4HH 0.20 Miles
Justin Time Travel 01322 222400 8 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3RU 0.40 Miles
Galaxy Airport Chauffeurs 01322 405614 6 Swale Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4PD 0.55 Miles
Minibus Airport Transfers 01322 223948 1 Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NQ 0.61 Miles
Minibus Anywhere 01322 285376 1 Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NQ 0.61 Miles
First Class Limousines Ltd 01322 522322 28 Woodside Rd, Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA7 6JZ 0.62 Miles
Executive Charter 01322 522719 Braeside Cr, Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA7 6AU 0.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crayford Road Business Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Crayford Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crayford Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ducketts Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crayford Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Iron Mill Lane Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Crayford Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wentworth Drive Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dartford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maiden Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chastillian Road Old Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Hall Place Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Martens Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crayford Town Surgery 01322 621690	Crayford Road (Next To Town Hall) Crayford Kent DA1 4ER
Summerhouse Surgery	Beaconsfield Road Bexley Kent DA5 2AE
Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre 01322 525000	The Medical Centre 41 Lyndhurst Road Barnehurst Kent DA7 6DL
Bracton Centre	Bracton Lane Dartford DA2 7AF
The Orchard Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Tower Road Dartford DA1 2HA

Local Stores

Chastilian Road
36-38 Chastilian Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 3JJ
01322 220823
Store Website
0.68 miles

	Open	Close
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SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Mon	06:00	23:00
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Sun	08:00	21:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Tower Retail Park Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LD 01322 621 360 crayford@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.06 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:30
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Sun	10:00	15:00

Medivet Lingfield Lodge Vet Clinic
Crayford Leisure Centre &Amp; Greyhound Stadium Stadium Way Dartford Kent DA1 4HR 01732 864 092 lingfieldlodge@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.22 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Dartford Heath Retail Park Princes Road Dartford DA1 2QA Website 1.28 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only

	Open	Close
Mon	14:00	18:00
Tue	14:00	18:00
Wed	closed	closed
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Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford
Enterprise House 8 Essex Road Dartford Kent DA1 2AU 01322 897977 24hour.dartford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2DA 01322 223447 dartford@easipetcare.com Website 1.54 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Tue	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Wed	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Fri	08:00	18:00
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Sat	12:00	18:00
Sun	closed	closed

Pet Care Veterinary Surgery
355 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3EZ 01322 346173 petcare@petcarevets.co.uk Website 1.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:45	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
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Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Wed	08:45	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Thu	08:45	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Fri	08:45	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Sat	08:30	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 0.93 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 1.94 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground. 83 Danson Ln Welling Lancashire DA16 2BQ 2.94 miles There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.

Location what3words hood.venue.trains

Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 3.03 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 3.03 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
A Wide Area Mainly On The Flat, Open Fields To Walking Through Woods, A Lovely Stream For Dogs To Play In That’S Not Deep. 26 Rectory Ln Sidcup Lancashire DA14 5BP 3.21 miles Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.

Location what3words resist.descended.soil

Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	15.1°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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