Welcome to Eynsford

Eynsford is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Darent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Eynsford Castle, which was built in the 11th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

The village of Eynsford is known for its picturesque setting and tranquil atmosphere. It is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. The village is home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and sample local ales and ciders. There are also a number of walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside, which offer stunning views of the Kentish landscape.

Eynsford is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Kent. Whether you are looking to explore the historic landmarks, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the river, or simply relax in one of the village's many pubs and restaurants, Eynsford has something to offer everyone. With its idyllic setting and friendly community, it is no wonder that Eynsford is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

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
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
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
Crockenhill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dodd	The Green Crockenhill Swanley Kent BR8 8JG 03000658300 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Mcgarrigle	St Mary's Road Swanley Kent BR8 7BU 01322665212 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eynsford Station Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0HP 0.45 Miles

Swanley Station Approach, Off Goldsel Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JD 2.56 Miles

Farningham Road Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB 2.57 Miles

Shoreham Shoreham Road, Shoreham, Kent, TN14 7RT 2.62 Miles

Knockholt Old London Road, Knockholt, Greater London, TN14 7HR 3.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Luxury Chauffeured Cars 01959 526845 Shoreham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7UD 1.93 Miles
Carlton Christie Ltd 01322 614709 40 A High Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8BQ 2.35 Miles
Swan Taxi Ltd 01322 666777 10 Station Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8ET 2.43 Miles
Kiwi Executive Travel 01322 615300 49 Green Court Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8HF 2.60 Miles
Astra Cars 01322 407559 34 Saint Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU 2.65 Miles
Swanley Airport Transfers 01322 662662 63 Lower Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RY 3.26 Miles
R J's Taxis 01322 666484 39 Russett Way, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TR 3.26 Miles
Executive Cars Uk 01322 517855 9 Hawley Terrace, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7RN 3.74 Miles
Rydan Cars 01474 873622 59 Colt Stead, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LN 3.78 Miles
Zed Cars 07860 460751 26 Seven Acres, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8RN 3.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eynsford Old Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St Martins Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparepenny Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eynsford Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eynsford Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oliver Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farningham Old Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Old Dartford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maplescombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Button Street Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wested Lane__ Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Dartford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saxon Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manse Parade (2) Collection Today available until:16:30 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
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
Devon Road Surgery 01322 862121	32 Devon Road South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AB

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Pruh Hospital
Pruh Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
01689 863805
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet West Kingsdown
London Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6EX 01474 852661 west.kingsdown@medivet.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
Park Vets Rye Park Road Swanley Kent BR8 8AH 01322 665916 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 2.39 miles
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 4.03 miles

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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 4.38 miles
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Companion Care (Orpington) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Nugent Shopping Park Cray Avenue Orpington Kent BR5 3RP 01689 837 769 orpington@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
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Medivet Chelsfield - All Creatures Clinic
51 Windsor Drive Orpington Kent BR6 6EY 01689 856220 chelsfield@medivet.co.uk Website 4.65 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.73 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

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 4.75 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

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 5.26 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 5.43 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 5.43 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 5.64 miles Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.

Location what3words resist.descended.soil

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