Pictures of Eynsford
in the county of Kent
About Eynsford
This is a small town in the Darent Valley. Way back in the mists of history it was thought to be an important town, but is now not much bigger than a large village. It is however exceedingly attractive, with a village ford, a quaint pub beside the church and pretty colour-washed, and timber-frame houses.
The parish church is noteworthy, it was originally Norman, but most of what we see today is from the 13th-century. There is an elaborate west door and a wide impressive arch. The building is crowned with a stunning slender spire.
Eynsford Castle is now a set of romantic ruins of which very little remains, however visitors to the site can enjoy quiet riverside walks along the River Darent which is crossed by a medieval bridge.
Close-by is Lullingstone Castle, the historic family mansion visited by Henry VIII and Queen Anne, in the grounds is the Church of St.Botolph. Both house and grounds are open to the public. Lullingstone Roman Villa is also nearby, here you can see the remains of the villa, mosaics and baths, there is a shop for souvenirs.
You can quite easily be forgiven for thinking time has crept past Eynsford, for as a whole it has remained largely unchanged for decades, it still possesses the picture postcard image of a century or more ago.
Eynsford is a lovely place with a friendly, peaceful atmosphere. It is ideal for a day out, romantic weekend or a longer stay to explore all this beautiful region of Kent has to offer.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Eynsford
| Eynsford Castle | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) | Pictures |
| Lullingstone Castle | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) | Pictures |
| Lullingstone Roman Villa | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) | Pictures |
| Brands Hatch | (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sevenoaks Wildfowl Reserve | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hall Place | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Camer Country Park | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Knole House & Deer Park | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Red House | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Down House | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Trosley Country Park | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Coldrum Long Barrow | (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Ightham Mote | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Emmetts Garden | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| New Tavern Fort | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in EynsfordAll attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Eynsford
Dartford, in the county of Kent (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N)
The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower.
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Meopham Green, in the county of Kent (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)
This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent.
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Greenhithe, in the county of Kent (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE)
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling.
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Downe, in the county of Greater London (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction W)
In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.
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Plaxtol, in the county of Kent (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages.
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Gravesend, in the county of Kent (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.
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Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)
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Eltham, in the county of Greater London (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW)
The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London.
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Higham, in the county of Kent (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E)
An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious...
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SW)
A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens.
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Tonbridge, in the county of Kent (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S)
Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene.
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Greenwich, in the county of Greater London (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)
The might of british sea-power and the historic town of Greenwich are inseparable. Two famous English sea-faring vessels are here, one is the Cutty Sark, a famous old clipper that shipped tea from China in the 19th-century, and the other, from the 20th-century is Gypsy Moth 1V, sailed round the world by Sir Francis Chichester.
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Chiddingstone, in the county of Kent (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)
Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money.
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Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction S)
Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Brenchley, in the county of Kent (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SE)
Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Eynsford Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| M25 Junction 3 / M20 Junction 1 | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW) |
| Shoreham Station | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SW) |
| M25 Junction 4 | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction SW) |
| London City Airport | (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction NW) |
| Eynsford to London | (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NW) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Eynsford
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Eynsford center |
| Brandshatch Place & Spa | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E) |
| Rowhill Grange Hotel | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N) |
| Mary Rose Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Donnington Manor Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SW) |
| Thistle Brands Hatch | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction N) |
| Holiday Inn London-Bexley | (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW) |
| The Moorings Hotel | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S) |
| Campanile Hotel Dartford | (6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction N) |
| The Crown Inn | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW) |
| The Royal Oak Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Eynsford |
