Dartford in General

Well after reading the other two reviews for Dartford, I thought I would jump to its defense. I have lived in Dartford for 13 years, I moved here from Peckham when I was fifteen. My parents wanted to give us a better standard of living and I can certainly say that compared to my friends who still live there, they have achieved it. I know from what people tell me that Dartford is nowhere near how wonderful it used to be and that some areas are in desperate need for regeneration but lets focus on some of the positives. The Orchard theatre, a thriving theatre right in the middle of the town, it attracts many shows and has a great line up ...  Read the complete review

I feel I must write a short op on this jewel of north-west Kent having just read an email from an old colleague of mine. More of that later! What can I say of Dartford? Basically, it's near Bluewater. That's about the only thing going for it. Oh, and I work there, at the world famous Dartford River Crossing, as an attendant in the world's biggest car park - the M25. Mick Jagger comes from here and now has a performing arts centre named after him at the local boys' grammar. I think it has more pound shops per hectare than any other European town except for maybe Bucharest. There is no cinema, no bowling alley, one nightclub ...  Read the complete review

Dartford, why did my parents decide to settle here? I lived in Dartford for 23 years and still wonder why I didn't leave the moment I was 18. There is very little to commend itself to anyone planning a visit here. But if you are planning a trip to 'Historic Dartford' (why do councils insist on putting up these ridiculous signs?) here are my key attractions. * Bluewater - easily accesible from Dartford and a splendid shopping centre * Mount Pleasant - historic graveyard with memorial to christian martyrs * Wilmington & Bexley - pleasant villages on outskirts of Dartford * Dartford Library - very nice stained glass roof * Dartford Park - ...  Read the complete review