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
The price is AU$200 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$200
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (9,103 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$281 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$281
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (4,856 reviews)
Amazing bed and pillows, great nights sleep Great staff and hotel in a great location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is AU$146 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$146
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,456 reviews)
Clean room. Subtle lighting. All you need for sound nights sleep

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,231 reviews)
Great location. Very helpful staff. Loved the kitchenette in the room. Very comfortable bed, I would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews)
The whole stay was amazing, great cleanliness, location and very friendly staff. Overall an exceptional customer experience!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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! (785 reviews)
Clean room, rude staff, limited breakfast

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Rockwell East
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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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Pedham Place Golf Centre

Cities near Swanley

Bluewater Shopping Centre featuring a city and modern architecture

Dartford

Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes

London

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

Eynsford featuring a small town or village, a house and tranquil scenes

Farningham

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