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The Dartford Crossing (the busiest river crossing in Europe), the birthplace of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Orchid Valley, Darenth Valley Country Park, and a Kent town at the gateway to London from the South East
A little history
Mick Jagger was born in Dartford in 1943; Keith Richards in 1943. The two met on Dartford Railway Station platform in 1961 — the chance encounter that led to the Rolling Stones. The Dartford Tunnel, opened in 1963, became one of Europe's busiest crossing points.
The plaque at Dartford Station marks where Jagger and Richards met. The Darenth Valley Country Park for walking. The Bluewater Shopping Centre is minutes away. The town centre market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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The Dartford Crossing (the busiest river crossing in Europe), the birthplace of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Orchid Valley, Darenth Valley Country Park, and a Kent town at the gateway to London from the South East Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Dartford worth exploring.
The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The town centre is improving with independent food. Bluewater nearby has extensive food options. Download Roam free to discover Dartford's food scene.
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Dartford's position at the Crossing makes it a major commercial hub. The town centre independent scene is growing. Bluewater drives significant retail activity. List your Dartford business on Roam to reach local customers in Kent.
Roam covers all of Dartford including Stone, Swanscombe, Greenhithe, Wilmington, Bean. The plaque at Dartford Station marks where Jagger and Richards met. The Darenth Valley Country Park for walking. The Bluewater Shopping Centre is minutes away. The town centre market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
