Dartford

A heritage-dense market town in Kent where the River Darent runs through the centre, Dartford sits on the old London-to-Dover road and has a walkable core with cafés, restaurants, and historic churches. Its name derives from the river crossing that made it a medieval market town, and it retains a long history of religious, industrial, and cultural significance. The Dartford Crossing links it northward across the Thames to Essex, and Central London is a short train ride away.

• Population51,240
• Nearest water from center0.4 km
• Nearest mountain from center3.7 km
• UNESCO within 50 km4