By rail:
National Rail Enquiries: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Dartford Railway Station: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/DFD.html
South Eastern Train Timetables
Journey check: http://www.journeycheck.com/southeastern/home?action=search&from=LBG&to=DFD&savedRoute=-1
Map
When you come out of Dartford railway station, go straight on towards the footbridge, then go down the steps (right of the footbridge), then turn left. The Fastrack bus stop is there.
Fastrack route B goes from Dartford Station to the front gates at Princes Park:
http://www.go-fastrack.co.uk/downloads/doc_download/7-fastrack-route-b-timetable.html
If you are walking from the station, do as per above, ie walk down the steps, turn left into Home Gardens. Cross the road (Station Approach) that leads up to the station & follow the road round to the right (Waitrose will be on your right on the other side of the road). You'll pass some bus stops, cross Overy Street go towards the traffic lights. Cross over at the traffic lights, but do not walk up the road where the bus lane is (although you could, but you'll miss the first pub). Turn left & walk past Amar Hall & take the first right. This is Darenth Road.
On your right there is a Youngs pub called the Malt Shovel:
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/67/6757/Malt_Shovel/Dartford
The Malt Shovel appears in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Sat Nav POI's are here:
Camra Sat Nav
If you carry walking up Darenth Road, on your left on the corner of Brent Lane, there is another pub called
The Ivy
Leaf: http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/29/29591/Ivy_Leaf/Dartford
Carry walking up Darenth Road. At the lights, you'll find Princes Road. Cross over & keep going straight (Darenth
Road). The first left is David Lloyd fitness centre, the second left is Grassbanks. This is the car park entrance to
the stadium. Walk up the hill & you're there. Distance is just over a mile from station to stadium.
The stadium:
Dartford FC
Princes Park
Grassbanks, Darenth Road
Dartford DA1 1RT
Tel: 01322 299990
Admission 2011-2012:
£12 - Adult
£6 Concessions (12 years to 17, over 60's)
£2 Child (up to 11 years old)
(Match Programme £2.50)
Due to part of the planning conditions around the
building of Princes Park, it has been necessary to make any match with an
expected crowd of 2000+ all ticket. This is for a number of reasons, including
traffic management of the roads surrounding the stadium and the health and
safety certificate.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire stadium, internal or external, with no exceptions. This policy applies to all employees, supporters, consultants, contractors, customers or members and visitors. The gates are open at half time (do not lose your ticket) to cater for smokers. You are not allowed to consume alcohol on the terraces.
The main bar at the stadium is situated on the first floor within the ground.
Non alcoholic beverages & food can be bought from the refreshment pods behind each goal.
There are two turnstiles at either end of the ground, with a 5th at the Academy
end for season ticket holders.
Selected Hotels:
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/GATDBHN-Hilton-Dartford-Bridge-Hotel/index.do?WT.srch=1
Hilton Dartford Bridge Hotel
Masthead Close
Crossways Business Park
Dartford DA2 6QF
Tel:01322 284444
Fax: 01322 288225
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http://www.campanile-dartford-south-east-london.co.uk/en/index.aspx
1 Clipper Boulevard
West Crossways Business Park
Dartford
DA2 6QN
Tel : 01322 278925
Fax : 01322 278948
Email : dartford@campanile.com
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Holiday Inn Express Dartford Bridge
University Way
Dartford
England
DA1 5PA
Tel: 01322 290333
Fax: 01332 290444
Email: info@expressdartford.co.uk
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http://www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/rowhill/
Wilmington
Kent
England
DA2 7QH
Tel: 01322 615136
Fax: 01322 615137
General Enquiries
Tel: 01322 615136
Hotel & Utopia Spa - admin@rowhillgrange.com
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http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/info?hotelId=23
Travel Lodge
*Calls cost 10 pence per minute from a standard BT landline.Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary
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Premier Inn
The Bridge Business Park, Halcrow Avenue,
Dartford DA1 5FX
T: 0871 527 9328
F: 0871 527 9329
Brand new 60 bedroom hotel next to the Beacon Beefeater. Opening December 2011. Conveniently situated close to the Dartford crossing enabling easy access north and south. All rooms air conditioned and site offers free parking.
See: http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/DARBRI/dartford