Folkestone & Hythe
A Guide to Your Local Area
Supermarkets and Shops
Aldi - Supermarket - 2 Locations
Address 1: 4 Roman Way, Dartford DA1 4FY
Address 2: Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford DA1 1DN
Asda - Supermarket
Address: Crossways Boulevard, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9BT
Iceland - Supermarket (Frozen Food)
Address: 47-49 High Street, Dartford DA1 1DJ
Premier - Convenience Store - 3 Locations
Address 1: 146-148 St Vincent's Road, Dartford DA1 1XE
Address 2: 13, Riverview, Henderson Dr, Dartford DA1 5LB
Address 3: 37-39 Chastilian Road, Dartford DA1 3JP
Sainsburys - Supermarket - 2 Locations
Address 1: Stadium Way, Dartford DA1 4HW
Address 2: 33 Priory Shopping Centre, Market Place, Dartford DA1 2HL
Tesco Express - Convenience Store - 2 Locations
Address 1: 72-80 East Hill, Dartford DA1 1RZ N
Address 2: Temple Belle, Henderson Dr, Dartford DA1 5LD
Address 3: 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HD
Pound Stretcher (Trading as Bargain Buys) - Retailer selling homeware, toiletries and food items
Address: Unit 12, The Orchards Shopping Centre DA1 1DN
Poundland - Discount retailer selling groceries, toiletries and cleaning products
Address 1: 27 Priory Shopping Centre, Dartford DA1 2HS
Address 2: Unit 6, Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road, Dartford DA1 4LD
Travel and Transport
Train Routes
Dartford
Address: 5 Station Approach, Dartford DA1 1BP
Destinations: Victoria, Rainham, Charing Cross, Gravesend, Kentish Town, Cannon Street
Website: www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Stone Crossing
Address: Stone, Greenhithe DA9 9AW
Destinations: Rainham, Charing Cross, Gravesend, Kentish Town, West Hampstead Thameslink
Website: www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Greenhithe for Bluewater
Address: Station Road, Greenhithe DA9 9NQ
Destinations: Rainham, Charing Cross, Gravesend, Kentish Town, Cannon Street
Website: www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Crayford
Address: Dartford, DA1 3PY
Destinations: Dartford, Charing Cross, Gravesend
Website: www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Bus Routes
Main bus routes in Dartford
Medical Services
GPs
Temple Hill Practice
Temple Hill Practice, St Edmunds Church, Living Well St Edmunds Road, Dartford, DA1 5ND
Phone: 01322 226090
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
Dartford East Health Centre
Pilgrims Way, Dartford DA1 1QY
Phone: 01322 279881
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
Website: www.dartfordeasthealthcentre.co.uk
Lowfield Medical Centre
65-67 Lowfield Street, Dartford DA1 1HP
Maple Practice
13 Tower Road, Dartford DA1 2HE
Phone: 01322 220594
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
Horsemans Place Surgery
Horsemans Place, Instone Road, Dartford DA1 2JP
Phone: 01322 299790
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
Hospitals
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DA
This hospital DOES have an A&E department.
Phone: 01322 428100
Non-Emergency: 111
Emergency: 999
Dentists
Dartford Dental and Implant Centre
24 Market Street, Dartford DA1 1EZ
Phone: 01322 941111
Website: www.dartforddental.co.uk
Dartford Road Dental Centre
39 Dartford Road, Dartford DA1 3EG
Phone: 01322 223927
Website: www.drdc.co.uk
Charity Support
Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN)
KRAN support young people to look after themselves well and to work with local education providers to ensure them a place in statutory education as soon as possible. They also run a mentoring project which links young people with volunteers in the community.
Address: Unit 1, 34 Simmonds Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate, Canterbury CT1 3RA
Phone: 01227 634320
Website: www.kran.org.uk
North Kent Mind
North Kent Mind are the mental health charity for people from the North Kent area. If you are a resident here, they will guide you along the pathway towards better mental health.
Phone: 01322 291380
Email: admin@northkentmind.co.uk
Website: www.northkentmind.co.uk
Release The Pressure
Free expert advice from trained counsellors is available for every mental health concern, including anxiety, depression, money worries and stress.
Phone:
Text: ‘Kent’ to 85258
Website: www.bechange.org.uk
Citizens Advice Dartford
Providing free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
Address: Civic Centre Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DR
Phone: 0808 278 7810
Website: www.citizensadvicenwk.org.uk
Helplines
KMPT Crisis Contact Centre: 0800 783 9111
Mental Health Matters Webchat: www.mentalhealthmatters.org
Mental Health Matters Helpline: 0800 182 2418
Mental Health Matters Helpline: Kent and Medway 0800 107 0160
SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258
SHOUT Website: www.giveusashout.org
If you require urgent safety advice, please contact your local GP, go to A&E or call 111/999
Education and Employment
There are many options for study in Ashford at various qualification levels, including colleges and study centres offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses. Visit the websites below for more information.
Kent Police College
Train to become a Police Officer or member of the Police community.
Address: Kent Police Headquarters, Coverdale Avenue, Maidstone ME15 9DR
Phone: 01622 690690
Website: kent.police.uk
North Kent College
Providing Further and Higher Education, Apprenticeships and part time study options.
Phone: 01322 629400
Website: www.northkent.ac.uk
The Leigh University Technical College
Focus on STEM education with specialisms in engineering and computing for young people aged 14-19.
Address: The Bridge, Brunel Way, Dartford DA1 5TF
Phone: 01322 626600
Website: theleighutc.org.uk
Able Skills
An accredited centre delivering qualification training in construction skills such as electrics, plumbing, gas, tiling, plastering, carpentry, decorating and multi skills
Address: K5, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford DA1 5BS
Phone: 01322 280202
Website: www.ableskills.co.uk
Dartford Jobcentre Plus
Address: 61 Lowfield Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1JY
Phone: 0800 169 0190
Religion & Culture
Dartford Community Church - Evangelical Church
Address: The Mick Jagger Centre, Shepherds Lane, Dartford DA1 2JZ
Website: www.dartfordcommunitychurch.com
Holy Trinity Church - Catholic Church
Address: 67 High Street, Dartford DA1 1DJ
Highfield Road Baptist Church - Baptist Church
Address: 2 Highfield Road, Dartford DA1 2JY
Spital Street Methodist Church - Methodist Church
Address: 43 Spital Street, Dartford DA1 2DX
Website: www.nkmethodists.org.uk/churches/dartford-gravesend/spital-street.html
NWK Muslim Association
Address: 60 Crayford High Street, Dartford DA1 4EF
Phone: 01322 552857
Website: www.nwkma.org
Leisure
Fairfield Leisure - 3 pools, gym, sports hall, studios, indoor cycling, meeting rooms and a cafe
Address: Lowfield Street, Dartford DA1 1JB
Phone: 01322 421166
Website: https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/fairfieldleisure/?&utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=button
PureGym -24 Hour Gym
Address: Tower Retail Park, Crayford Road, Dartford DA1 4LD
Phone: 0344 477 0005
Website: www.puregym.com
Dartford Library
Address: Dartford Central Library & Museum, Market Street, Dartford DA1 1EU
Phone: 0300 041 3131
Bluewater Shopping Centre
Address: Bluewater Parkway, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9ST
Website: www.bluewater.co.uk
Showcase Cinema Bluewater
Address: Bluewater Parkway, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9SG
Website: www.bluewater.co.uk
Emergency Services
Kent Police – Dartford Contact Point
Address: Contact Point, Civic Centre, Dartford DA1 1DR
Phone: 01622 690690
Reporting a crime:
Phone: 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
Website: www.kent.police.uk
MET Police – Bexleyheath Police Station
Address: 2 Arnsberg Way, Bexleyheath DA7 4QS
Phone: 0207 230 1212
Website: www.met.police.uk
Reporting a crime:
Phone: 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
Kent Fire Service – Dartford Fire Station
Address: Watling Street, Stone, Dartford DA2 6EG
Phone: 01622 692121
Website: www.kent.fire-uk.org
Reporting a fire:
Phone: 999 (emergency)
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills, make friends, and help in your community. Volunteering experiences can also be added to your CV and can enhance your employability.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Frequently recruiting for volunteers in various sectors including business, events, research and the response team.
Website: www.kent.fire-uk.org/our-volunteers
Kent County Council - Volunteering Opportunities
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/volunteering/find-volunteeringopportunities
Kent Volunteers
Website that allows you to search for local volunteering vacancies and opportunities.
Website: kentvolunteers.org.uk/youth
LGBTQ+ Support
The BeYou Project
Offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where LGBTQ+ young people can meet, socialise and find the support they need.
Website: thebeyouproject.co.uk
Email: beyou@porchlight.org.uk
Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline
Providing a one-stop listening service for LGBTQ+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging on their website.
Website: switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help
Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm daily)
Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Youth Community Groups/Social Groups
Dartford Youth Council
Empowering young people aged 18 and under to influence decisions that affect their lives.
Address: Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 9SJ
Website: www.dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Goals Dartford
Football pitch hire – Student discounts available
Address: Green Street Green Road, Dartford DA1 1QE
Phone: 01322 311411
Dartford Football Club
Address: Grassbanks, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1RT
Phone: 01322 299991
Website: www.dartfordfc.com
Email: info@dartfordfc.com
Scouts
Life skills for young people aged 4-18 years.
Address: Dartford DA1 1TL
Website:www.1stdartfordscouts.org.uk/
Useful Websites
Kent Cares Town: kentcarestown.lea.kent.sch.uk
Care Leavers Association: www.careleavers.com
National Leaving Care Advisor Service: www.leavingcare.org
Care Leavers Foundation: www.thecareleaversfoundation.org
Refugee Council: www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Shelter: www.shelter.org.uk
Become: www.becomecharity.org.uk

