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 NZ$260 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$260
22 Feb - 23 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! (9,292 reviews)
Spacious clean room, staff friendly, perfect location

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is NZ$235 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$235
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,022 reviews)
Room was as expected, fairly small but not bad for London. Everything was clean, bathroom was adequate. The temperature in the whole hotel was a little too warm. Overall good for the money. I'd recommend it.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$327 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$327
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (4,923 reviews)
Clean lovely room, great breakfast buffet, very thin walls - heard everything in both rooms next to us

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
Room was very comfortable, location excellent, staff very helpful and facilities in excellent condition

Reviewed on 10 Feb 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! (796 reviews)
Staff are always great, perfect location when I need to stay in town

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,759 reviews)
Perfect location, cozy, clean and quiet room. Professional staff. Excellent experience. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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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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