Swanscombe Map

Detailed Street Map of Swanscombe Kent & Guide to the Village

Swanscombe Map Kent: Interactive map of Swanscombe, displaying the village situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Swanscombe and a Swanscombe village centre map, showing the Swanscombe Railway Station and Swanscombe Heritage Park.

Other facilities in Swanscombe, some of which may also be visible on the map are Swanscombe Health Centre, The George and Dragon, The Grove Carvery, The Raj Tandoori, St Peter and St Paul Church, Swanscombe Heritage Park, The Alma, Co-op Food, Swanscombe Leisure Centre, The Railway Tavern, Village Pharmacy, The Rising Sun, Costcutter, Springhead Medical Centre, Dominos Pizza, Lidl Northfleet, Elite Fish Bar, Ebbsfleet Academy, Broomfield Park, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Swanscombe Library, Bat and Ball Sports Ground, Bean Parish Council Hall, The Bull at Watling Street, Britannia Fish Bar, Boots Pharmacy, The Morgan Pub, Mimo's Café, Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, Premier Inn Ebbsfleet, Thames View Crematorium, Ebbsfleet International Station, Coral Bookmakers, Post Office Swanscombe, The King's Arms, Westgate Day Centre, Asda Greenhithe Superstore, St Mary's Medical Centre, Greggs, Riverside Café, Specsavers, Gala Bingo, Northfleet Dental Practice, Rose and Crown, The Hilltop Community Centre, Swanscombe Snooker Club, Vets4Pets, Morrison's, Subway, NatWest ATM, Kings Farm Primary School, The Crooked Crow Bar.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Greenhithe, Ebbsfleet, Northfleet, Stone, Bean, Southfleet, Longfield, Hartley, New Barn, Gravesend, Meopham, Vigo Village, Istead Rise, Shorne, Chalk, Higham, Darenth, Temple Hill, Dartford, Wilmington, Joydens Wood, Sutton-at-Hone, Fawkham, West Kingsdown, Eynsford, Lullingstone, Horton Kirby, South Darenth, Hook Green, Hextable, Swanley, Crayford, Bexley, Ridley, Ash, Leybourne, Snodland, Cuxton, Halling, Cliffe, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Strood, Cobham, Wouldham, Aylesford.

Swanscombe is one of those Kentish villages that's grown up while still managing to hang onto its roots. It sits between Dartford and Gravesend, tucked neatly along the Thames, and though it's not a big place, there's plenty going on around it. It's part of the borough of Dartford, with a close-knit community and a slightly urban edge that comes from being so well connected.

Historically, Swanscombe's big claim to fame is its prehistoric past. The discovery of the Swanscombe Skull in the 1930s put it on the map, with evidence showing humans were knocking about here as far back as 400,000 years ago. In more recent centuries, it became known for cement production and chalk quarrying, industries that shaped much of the landscape. The area's industrial heritage still lingers in the surrounding scenery, but there's a strong sense of regeneration these days too.

In the village itself, you'll find everyday essentials and a few surprises. The Swanscombe Heritage Park is worth a wander if you're curious about the area's ancient past. There's a leisure centre, a few friendly pubs, cafés and takeaway spots, and a real community vibe that you don't always get in more built-up areas. Green spaces like Broomfield Park and local playing fields give it a breath of fresh air.

Step out a little and you're spoilt for choice in Kent. Bluewater Shopping Centre is practically around the corner, ideal for retail therapy and dining out. You've got the beautiful countryside of the Kent Downs a short drive away, and you're also not far from historic Rochester, scenic Eynsford, and a handful of cracking castles and stately homes. You're never short of a good walk, a decent pint or a bit of history round these parts.

Swanscombe's very well connected. There's a local train station with services into London and neighbouring towns, while Ebbsfleet International, just down the road, gets you into central London in under 20 minutes or straight to Paris if you fancy a jaunt. The A2 and M25 are nearby, so drivers are sorted, and if you need to hop on a plane, London City Airport's the closest, with Gatwick not much further.

Kent's got a bit of everything. From its dramatic coastline to the green hills of the Weald, it's a county full of variety. Towns like Canterbury, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells offer a rich blend of shopping, culture, and history. Then you've got all the little villages and hidden corners that give the place so much personality. Whether you're after sea views, market towns or rural peace and quiet, Kent's got the lot.

Some More Nearby Places: Greenhithe, Ebbsfleet, Northfleet, Stone, Bean, Southfleet, Longfield, Hartley, New Barn, Gravesend, Meopham, Vigo Village, Istead Rise, Shorne, Chalk, Higham, Darenth, Temple Hill, Dartford, Wilmington, Joydens Wood, Sutton-at-Hone, Fawkham, West Kingsdown, Eynsford, Lullingstone, Horton Kirby, South Darenth, Hook Green, Hextable, Swanley, Crayford, Bexley, Ridley, Ash, Leybourne, Snodland, Cuxton, Halling, Cliffe, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Strood, Cobham, Wouldham, Aylesford.

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