Swanley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swanley: Swanley Park lake A picturesque lake towards the eastern side of Swanley Park. Out of picture to the left are children's playthings and a café/refreshment building, all making this a very popular spot on a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon during half term.
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Swanley: Swanley Park lake A picturesque lake towards the eastern side of Swanley Park. Out of picture to the left are children's playthings and a café/refreshment building, all making this a very popular spot on a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon during half term.
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Crossover on Swanley New Barn Railway This miniature railway runs in New Barn Park. This crossover is at the end of a circular route around the park, then the train heads into a station for boarding.
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Railway Bridge over Button Street Button Street heads under bridge to A20 London Road, via Farningham Wood. The railway heads left to Farningham Road Station and other stations towards the Medway Towns, from Swanley and other stations from Bromley South and London Victoria.
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Motor Cross Circuit, near Farningham Woods
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.349.974 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
3.349.974 ₫
4.019.969 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,379 reviews)
Perfect stay

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.767.365 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.767.365 ₫
3.320.839 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,043 reviews)
Check in was very busy but the staff managed it well . Staff very courteous and welcoming. Room was very clean loved the location Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is 3.879.540 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
3.879.540 ₫
4.655.448 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,934 reviews)
The overall presentation of the hotel was good. The staff were friendly.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (616 reviews)
Good location. Clean room and fully equipped

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (798 reviews)
Beautiful layout. Very spacious. Only thing I must say is the bed was lopsided, the sheets kind of had a light pink stain and the pillows were super flat. Everything else was great!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,837 reviews)
Excellent room, facilities and with exactly the configuration requested.Top Marks!!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Popular places to visit

Pedham Place Golf Centre

Play a round of golf at Pedham Place Golf Centre and enjoy other activities in Swanley such as boating. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this vibrant area.

Pedham Place Golf Centre

Cities near Swanley

Bluewater Shopping Centre which includes a city and modern architecture

Dartford

Foots Cray Meadows. Just upstream of the 18th century Five Arches bridge the river Cray broadens into a lake. Originally part of the Footscray Palace estate the area is now a nature reserve. Nearest station: Albany Park.

Sidcup

Aerial view of United Kingdom

Orpington

Eynsford featuring a house, tranquil scenes and heritage architecture

Farningham