Welcome to Darent

Darent is a small town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Darent, which flows through the town and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture.

Darent is also known for its natural beauty, with many parks and green spaces to enjoy. The Darent Valley Path is a popular walking route that takes visitors through the stunning countryside surrounding the town. The town is also home to the Darent Valley Nature Reserve, which is a haven for wildlife and a great place for birdwatching. The reserve is home to a variety of habitats, including wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, and is a great place to explore for nature lovers.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic landmarks, Darent is also a thriving community with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and festivals throughout the year that bring people together. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the countryside or a lively town with plenty of activities, Darent has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 20.1°C

Feels Like: 20.1°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
The Anthony Roper Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Nicholls	High Street Eynsford Dartford Kent DA4 0AA 01322863680 School Website
Horton Kirby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Pollard	Horton Road Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9BN 1322863278 School Website
Parkwood Hall Co Operative Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Collins	Beechenlea Lane Swanley Kent BR8 8DR 01322664441 School Website
Downsview Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Moore	Beech Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 8AU 01322662594 School Website
High Firs Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Kilbride	Court Crescent Swanley Kent BR8 8NR 01322669721 School Website
St Pauls Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Hulme	School Lane Swanley Village Kent BR8 7PJ 01322664324 School Website
Sutton-At-Hone Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Trowell	Church Road Sutton-At-Hone Dartford Kent DA4 9EX 1322862147 School Website
St Bartholomews Catholic Primary School Swanley Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Giovanna Finaldi	Sycamore Drive Swanley Kent BR8 7AY 01322663119 School Website
Orchards Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Lazenby	St Mary's Road Swanley Kent BR8 7TE 01322665231 School Website
Supajam Education In Music And Media Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr David Court	St Marys Road Swanley Kent BR8 7TE 1322660845 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eynsford Station Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0HP 1.35 Miles

Farningham Road Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB 1.65 Miles

Swanley Station Approach, Off Goldsel Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JD 2.36 Miles

Shoreham Shoreham Road, Shoreham, Kent, TN14 7RT 3.54 Miles

Longfield Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 3.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carlton Christie Ltd 01322 614709 40 A High Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8BQ 2.04 Miles
Swan Taxi Ltd 01322 666777 10 Station Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8ET 2.15 Miles
Astra Cars 01322 407559 34 Saint Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU 2.43 Miles
Kiwi Executive Travel 01322 615300 49 Green Court Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8HF 2.51 Miles
Swanley Airport Transfers 01322 662662 63 Lower Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RY 2.60 Miles
Executive Cars Uk 01322 517855 9 Hawley Terrace, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7RN 2.83 Miles
Luxury Chauffeured Cars 01959 526845 Shoreham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7UD 2.84 Miles
R J's Taxis 01322 666484 39 Russett Way, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TR 2.94 Miles
A1 Minibuses 01474 708288 47 Ridgeway, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7JW 3.12 Miles
Rydan Cars 01474 873622 59 Colt Stead, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LN 3.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farningham Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Oliver Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Dartford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eynsford Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparepenny Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dartford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eynsford Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Button Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
St Martins Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saxon Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Eynsford Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forge Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manse Parade (2) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Braeside Surgery 01322 862110	The Surgery, Braeside Gorse Hill, Farningham Dartford Kent DA4 0JU
Devon Road Surgery 01322 862121	32 Devon Road South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AB
The Oaks Partnership 01322 668775	The Oaks Partnership Nightingale Way Swanley Kent BR8 7UP
The Cedars Surgery 01322 663111	The Cedars Surgery 26-28 Swanley Centre Swanley Kent BR8 7AH
The Cedars Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	26-28 Swanley Centre Swanley Kent BR8 7AH

Local Stores

Petrol Swanley
73-75 High Street
Swanley
Kent
BR8 8AF
01322 662955
Store Website
1.93 miles

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SPAR Tollgate
Tollgate
Watling Street
Gravesend
DA11 7NP
01474 564481
Store Website
6.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
Park Vets Rye Park Road Swanley Kent BR8 8AH 01322 665916 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 2.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	19:00
Closed between 13:30 and 14:30
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Medivet West Kingsdown
London Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6EX 01474 852661 west.kingsdown@medivet.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 3.73 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 3.82 miles

Animals Treated
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Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 3.96 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Dartford Heath Retail Park Princes Road Dartford DA1 2QA Website 4.13 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.83 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 4.21 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 4.99 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

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 5.11 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 5.11 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 5.34 miles Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.

Location what3words resist.descended.soil

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	12.9°C	11.3°C	9.8°C	9.2°C	14.1°C	19.1°C	21.5°C	24.1°C	24.3°C	23.3°C	20.7°C	18.5°C
Feels Like	12.9°C	11°C	9.4°C	9°C	14.1°C	19.1°C	21.5°C	24.8°C	24.9°C	24.8°C	20.7°C	18.5°C

Sunday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	16.3°C	14.4°C	13.4°C	13°C	17°C	21.2°C	24°C	24.8°C	24.5°C	23.7°C	22°C	17.5°C
Feels Like	16.4°C	14.8°C	13.7°C	13.1°C	17.1°C	21.2°C	25.1°C	25.7°C	25.6°C	25.2°C	22.8°C	17.2°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby
Temp	17.8°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.8°C	17.4°C	19.1°C	20.2°C	21.6°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	21°C	19.8°C
Feels Like	17.7°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.8°C	17.4°C	19.1°C	20.2°C	21.6°C	24.2°C	24.5°C	21°C	19.8°C

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