Dartford News

Planning your Dartford trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Dartford such as events and attractions, to make your Dartford visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Dartford, you’ll find everything you need for your Dartford holiday on Whats On In Dartford.com. Our What’s On Dartford guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Dartford – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Dartford by checking out our Dartford News and Events page.

See what's on in Dartford. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.

Alternative Energy June 24, 2026

Looking For Things to Do in Darenth and Swanscombe? Here Are 10 Places to Visit You Should Know

Boredom is a CHOICE. In a world where people often complain about having “nothing to do,” WE take a different stand. At What’s On In Dartford, we believe that staying…

Dartford News June 18, 2026

5 Best Day Trips from Dartford: Your Ultimate Summer Adventure Guide

Summer 2026 is NOT the time for hesitation. While others are content to let the season slip through their fingers, WE are taking a decisive stand. Dartford is our headquarters,…

Alternative Energy, Dartford News, Things To Do News June 18, 2026

Dad’s Big Day: The Ultimate Guide to Father’s Day in Dartford 2026

Father’s Day is NOT just another Sunday on the calendar. It is a defining moment. It is the one day of the year when WE step up to honor the…

Alternative Energy, Things to Do June 16, 2026

Pride, Plants, and Party Vibes: Everything You Missed in Dartford This Weekend

Dartford didn’t just survive the weekend of June 13-14, 2026; WE OWNED IT. While other towns might settle for a quiet Sunday, our community made BOLD DECISIONS to transform the…

Alternative Energy, Things to Do June 15, 2026

From Riverside Roasts to Craft Cocktails: The Best Hangouts in Gravesend

WE HAVE A CHOICE to make. We can either spend OUR summer weekends staring at the same four walls, or WE can reclaim the spirit of adventure right here in…

Alternative Energy, Dartford News, Things To Do News June 11, 2026

The Big Debut: Dartford’s First-Ever Vegan Festival

Dartford is STEPPING UP. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, our town will witness a historic transformation. We are not just hosting another market; we are launching the first-ever Dartford Vegan…

Alternative Energy, Dartford News, Things to Do June 8, 2026

Goals and Grub: The World Cup Night Market

Dartford is not a place for the hesitant. While other towns are content to let their high streets fade into the evening silence, WE are making a different CHOICE. On…

Dartford News, Things to Do June 5, 2026

From Coffee to Cocktails: The Best Hangouts in Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath is AT A CROSSROADS. For too long, the high street has been a battleground between the soul-crushing uniformity of global chains and the authentic, pulse-pounding heart of our local…

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Man dragged taxi driver to the ground and stamped on his head in violent attack
by annabel.stock@newsquest.co.uk | Annabel Stock on August 12, 2026 at 4:47 pm
A taxi driver who was dragged to the floor, kicked and racially assaulted during an unprovoked incident has seen his attacker jailed.
Bronze sculptures worth thousands of pounds stolen from Dartford garden
by annabel.stock@newsquest.co.uk | Annabel Stock on August 11, 2026 at 10:24 am
Bronze sculptures worth thousands were stolen from the garden of a residential property.
Warning issued as series of Bexley trains to be replaced by buses this week
by ezekiel.bertrand@newsquest.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand on August 11, 2026 at 5:00 am
Bexley Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
3 bed semi in Dartford on market for £425k
by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on August 10, 2026 at 9:36 am
A three-bedroom semi-detached home has come on the market in Dartford for £425,000, listed by Fox Estate Agents.