Swanley Park
Swanley, West Kent
Photo: Marathon, CC BY-SA 2.0Swanley Park is a 60 acre town park between Swanley and Hextable with plenty to keep younger children busy, especially in summer. There is a 7 1/4 inch miniature railway, a boating lake, paddling pool and water splash, sand play and a large playground with a zip wire, plus a café. Allow a morning or afternoon, longer on a sunny day.
Highlights
- Miniature railway with two stops
- Man-made boating lake
- Paddling pool, water splash and sand play area
- Large play area with swings, climbing frame and zip wire
- Wildflower meadow and spring daffodils
Good to know
- Some attractions are seasonal and busiest in the summer holidays
- Events such as concerts and outdoor cinema are held in the park, when resident parking passes do not apply
Getting there
Swanley Park, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PWParking: Pay car park with number plate recognition; check the town council website for the current charge.
Get directionsChecked on 15 October 2026 against swanleytowncouncil.gov.uk, explorekent.org. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check
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