Welcome to Swanley

Swanley is a town located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 15 miles southeast of London and is known for its beautiful countryside and green spaces. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks and buildings that are worth visiting. One of the most notable landmarks in Swanley is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture.

Swanley is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to several parks and nature reserves. One of the most popular parks in Swanley is the Swanley Park, which covers an area of 60 acres and features a boating lake, a miniature railway, and a children's play area. The park is a great place to spend a day with family and friends, and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.

Swanley is also a great place to shop and dine. The town has a variety of shops and restaurants, ranging from high-end boutiques to local cafes and pubs. The Swanley Shopping Centre is a popular destination for shoppers, and there are several supermarkets and convenience stores located throughout the town. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely meal, there are plenty of options to choose from in Swanley.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
High Firs Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Kilbride	Court Crescent Swanley Kent BR8 8NR 01322669721 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
Downsview Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Moore	Beech Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 8AU 01322662594 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
Horizon Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss David Moss	Hilda May Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 7BT 01322665235 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
The Annex School House Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Brendan Aherne	Pembroke House Leyden Hatch Lane Hextable Swanley Kent BR8 7PS 1322618776 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swanley Station Approach, Off Goldsel Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JD 0.37 Miles

Eynsford Station Road, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0HP 2.59 Miles

Farningham Road Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB 2.59 Miles

St Mary Cray Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray, Greater London, BR5 2PQ 3.07 Miles

Bexley Station Approach, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1AQ 3.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carlton Christie Ltd 01322 614709 40 A High Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8BQ 0.12 Miles
Swan Taxi Ltd 01322 666777 10 Station Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8ET 0.12 Miles
Astra Cars 01322 407559 34 Saint Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU 0.39 Miles
Kiwi Executive Travel 01322 615300 49 Green Court Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8HF 0.69 Miles
R J's Taxis 01322 666484 39 Russett Way, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TR 0.81 Miles
Swanley Airport Transfers 01322 662662 63 Lower Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RY 1.33 Miles
Red Lodge Chauffeuring 01332 526865 53 Red Lodge Cr, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 2JR 2.22 Miles
Airport By Minibus 07759 809290 4 Otlinge Road, Orpington, Greater London, BR5 3SH 2.33 Miles
Airport Taxis 07742 630095 29 Franklin Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7WY 2.52 Miles
Showfers Executive Car Service 020 8306 5446 97 Maidstone Road, Sidcup, Greater London, DA14 5HX 2.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swanley Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
London Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Asda - Swanley Centre Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
High Street (49) Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Swanley Lane (71) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Oaks London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goldsel Road (59) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollytree Avenue (9) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Azalea Drive (37) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranleigh Drive (66) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Road (5) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Northview (100) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St.Georges Road (88) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West View Road (46) No More Collections Today 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
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
Bracton Centre	Bracton Lane Dartford DA2 7AF
Derry Downs Surgery 01689 820036	29 Derry Downs St. Mary Cray Orpington Kent BR5 4DU

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
4.9 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 0.13 miles
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Animals Treated
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Parkvets Veterinary Hospital
53-55 Maidstone Road Footscray Sidcup Kent DA14 5HB 020 8300 8111 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 2.72 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 2.77 miles
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St Paul'S Veterinary Clinic
121 Cotmandene Crescent St Paul'S Cray Orpington Kent BR5 2RB 020 8300 3038 info@spvets.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Dartford Heath Retail Park Princes Road Dartford DA1 2QA Website 3.20 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only

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Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 3.31 miles
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Sun	11:00	13:00

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 2.31 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 2.85 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 2.99 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 2.99 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

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 3.68 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

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