Welcome to Darent

Darent is a small village located in the Greater London area. It is situated in the borough of Dartford and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by greenery and is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. The River Darent flows through the village, adding to its natural beauty.

One of the most notable landmarks in Darent is the St. Mary's Church. This historic church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The church is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and architecture.

Darent is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village has a quaint and charming feel to it, with many of the shops and businesses being family-owned and operated. Visitors can find everything from handmade crafts to locally sourced produce in the village's shops and markets. Overall, Darent is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Greater London.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 6.7°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Purfleet Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Eugene Samuel
Tank Hill Road
Purfleet
Essex
RM19 1TA
01375802700
School Website
Harris Academy Riverside
Free Schools
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Betts
London Road
Purfleet
Essex
RM19 1QY
1375802060
School Website
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Smith
Community Campus
Birdwood Avenue
Dartford
Kent
DA1 5GB
1322470678
School Website
Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Jan Mintram
Chrome Road
Slade Green
Erith
Kent
DA8 2EL
1322402188
School Website
The Leigh Utc
University Technical College
Ages:14-19
Head Teacher
Mr Kevin Watson
Brunel Way
Dartford
Kent
DA1 5TF
01322626600
School Website
St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs W Cornford
Slade Green Road
Erith
Kent
DA8 2HX
1322334689
School Website
Peareswood Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carla Ferla
Peareswood Road
Erith
Greater London
DA8 3PR
01322332379
School Website
River Mill Primary School
Free Schools
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Suzanne Leader
Central Road
Dartford
DA1 5XR
1322466975
School Website
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Leon Dawson
St Edmund's Road
Temple Hill
Dartford
Kent
DA1 5ND
1322224600
School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School Dartford
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Vikki Wall
Chatsworth Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 5AF
01322224474
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Purfleet
London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1PP
0.74 Miles
Slade Green
Forest Road, Slade Green, Greater London, DA8 2NX
1.52 Miles
Erith
Stonewood Road, Erith, Greater London, DA8 1TY
1.91 Miles
Dartford
Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
2.27 Miles
Stone Crossing
Stone Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9AR
2.76 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Purflleet Cars
01708 252666
Flat 94, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1ZX
0.54 Miles
Mb Taxi
07982 316177
58 Elm Road, Erith, Greater London, DA8 2NW
1.43 Miles
Stardust Limousines
0800 074 1960
45 Salmon Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5JB
1.53 Miles
Best Cab Car Service
01322 333444
6 Freeland Way, Erith, Greater London, DA8 2LQ
1.56 Miles
Airport Minibus
01322 229345
43 Wessex Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HJ
1.60 Miles
Aa Minibus Travel
01322 229345
81 Joyce Green Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HJ
1.60 Miles
Best Cab Car Service
01322 333444
25 Pier Rd, Erith, Greater London, DA8 1TA
1.76 Miles
Dinky Cars
07958 246891
Wennington Marsh Farm, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9EE
1.77 Miles
Target Cars
01708 853249
60B High Street, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4BX
1.90 Miles
Amber Cars
01322 333000
Stonewood Road, Erith, Greater London, DA8 1TY
1.94 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Stephens Church
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purfleet London Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlowe Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longreach Road
Collection Today available until:18:15
Weekday Last Collection:18:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
London Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purfleet Industrial Estate
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Purfleet Inustrial Estate
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wood Avenue
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lockyer Road
Collection Today available until:16:30
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brunel Road
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Slade Green Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slade Green Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Morrison
Collection Today available until:18:15
Weekday Last Collection:18:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Purfleet Road
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Joyce Green Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Purfleet Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Purfleet Care Centre
Tank Hill Road
Purfleet-On-Thames
RM19 1SX
Purfleet Care Centre
01708 864834
Tank Hill Road
Purfleet
Essex
RM19 1SX
Slade Green Medical Ctr.
01322 334884
Slade Green Medical Ctr.
156 Bridge Rd,Slade Green
Erith
Kent
DA8 2HS
Riverside Surgery
01322 330283
Erith Health Centre
50 Pier Road
Erith
Kent
DA8 1RQ
Erith Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
50 Pier Road
Erith
DA8 1RQ
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Local Stores

Aveley
41 High Street
Aveley
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 4BB
01708 861152
shop.9939@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.03 miles
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SPAR - Barking
Barking Service Station
796 Ripple Road
Barking
IG11 0TT
0208 7090000
Store Website
5.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Thurrock Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Lakeside Retail Park
Weston Avenue
West Thurrock
Essex
RM20 3LP
thurrock@vets4pets.com
2.27 miles
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Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2DA
01322 223447
dartford@easipetcare.com
Website
2.34 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Vaccination clinic only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:0020:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Tue08:0020:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Wed08:0020:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Thu08:0020:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Fri08:0018:00
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Sat12:0018:00
Sunclosedclosed
Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford
Enterprise House
8 Essex Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2AU
01322 897977
24hour.dartford@medivet.co.uk

Website
2.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Pet Care Veterinary Surgery
355 Bexley Road
Erith
Kent
DA8 3EZ
01322 346173
petcare@petcarevets.co.uk
Website
2.57 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:4518:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Tue08:4518:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Wed08:4518:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Thu08:4518:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Fri08:4518:30
Closed between 11:30 and 16:00
Sat08:3013:00
Sunclosedclosed
Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Tower Retail Park
Crayford
Dartford
Kent
DA1 4LD
01322 621 360
crayford@companioncare.co.uk
Website
2.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Mon09:0018:30
Tue09:0018:30
Wed09:0018:30
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Sun10:0015:00
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
2.88 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge
Romford Rd
Aveley
3.09 miles

Location
what3words
glue.scarf.tricky
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
3.43 miles

Location
what3words
thick.snacks.cloud
Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy.
23 Darenth Park Ave
Lancashire
3.75 miles

Location
what3words
chimp.hogs.agreed
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
4.59 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
4.86 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
5.65 miles

Location
what3words
petty.clean.duke
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Weather Forecast

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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

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