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Leisure and culture

  • Performers

    Arts and entertainment

    As well as The Orchard Theatre, Dartford has a wide range of clubs, bars and pubs

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    Events

    Information about upcoming events run by the Council

  • Dartford Museum

    Museum Homepage

    Dartford Museum is located in the same building as Dartford Library at the entrance to Central Park

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    Parks and open spaces

    There are many opportunities to take part in a wide range of activities in the Parks and Open Spaces in the Borough

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    Fitness/Sports facilities and programmes

    Contact details and links to clubs and organisations in Dartford

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    Heritage and tourism

    Dartford has a rich and varied heritage and is home to Domesday churches and buildings with royal connections

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    Dartford - Hanau and Gravelines twinning

    Town Twinning is a way of creating ties and friendships between towns of different countries

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    Dartford Festival Homepage

    The Dartford Festival has been running for over 80 years and has developed from a town carnival into a much-loved FREE music and family fun weekend

  • Peter Blake Gallery

    Gallery

    Sir Peter Blake Gallery is an exhibition space showcasing emerging and established artists, as well as provides exhibitions of interest to Dartford people

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    Adult education

    For information about adult education in Dartford and the surrounding area visit: Kent Adult Education

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    Stay Connected

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  • Community Group

    Community centres and facilities

    The Community Centre is managed by Dartford Borough Council and is available for hire at very reasonable rates

  • Countryside

    Conservation Areas

    A Conservation Area is an area designated by the Local Planning Authority as one of special architectural or historic interest

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    Libraries within the borough

    All libraries within Dartford, including mobile libraries, records offices and archives, are managed by Kent County Council

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    Licences and street trading

    All licenses for pubs, clubs, off-licences, late night takeaways and registered clubs, are administered by the Council

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