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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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
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The price is AU$279 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$279
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (4,991 reviews)
A few blocks away from most of the theaters, a few blocks away from tube stations and just a few streets up from the water.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is AU$236 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$236
15 Mar - 16 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! (9,483 reviews)
Great location and amenities

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is AU$190 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$190
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
Lovely stay and all conveniences provided for.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
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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! (631 reviews)
Clean room great staff and perfect location

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

4 out of 5
35 Ixworth Pl London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
First day - lock pin didn’t work and no cold water for some time Second day - no water so toilet flush didn’t work until early evening almost 12-15 hours with no water. Stay at your own risk where there is no in person reception and only had to rely on WhatsApp text especially when on vacation prefer ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Numa London Chelsea Green
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! (804 reviews)
Excellent studio apart hotel style room. Plenty of space and great amenities. Great location, quiet and private. Nice view of the overground but cannot hear it. I only stayed for one nigh as the deal was too good not to try, but if I have longer stays I would definitely choose to stay here ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this vibrant area.

Pedham Place Golf Centre

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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.

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