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 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Stephens Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purfleet London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlowe Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longreach Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purfleet Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Purfleet Inustrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wood Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lockyer Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brunel Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Slade Green Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slade Green Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morrison No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Purfleet Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Joyce Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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 Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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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 2.39 miles
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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
Animals Treated
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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
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Animals Treated
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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
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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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