Dartford Local Information
Practical local information for Dartford: bin collection days, parking, council tax bands and planning, each one linked back to the official source.
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Dartford Roadworks This Week: A2 Nights, QEII Bridge 3 Oct
The A2 eastbound shuts overnight from Dartford Heath to Darenth until 3 October. The QEII Bridge shuts 9.30pm to 9am on 3 October, then on 24 and 31 October.
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Dartford House Prices: The £351,594 Average Explained
The average Dartford home sold for £351,594 in June 2026 (Land Registry). Prices by property type, the priciest streets, and how Dartford compares to Kent.
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Dartford to London Trains: Times, Fares & the Last Train
Fast trains reach London Bridge in 37 minutes. Times to every terminal, Thameslink to St Pancras, the 2026 fares freeze and the last train home.
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Things to Do in Dartford in 2026: Free Parks to Ziplines
The best things to do in Dartford in 2026: Central Park's Buccaneer Bay, England's longest zipline at Bluewater, heath walks and the Orchard's December return.
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Dartford Planning 2026: Council Merger Paused 7 Sept
The Dartford, Gravesham and Medway merger was paused on 7 September, so the borough stays your planning authority. Westgate approved, Ebbsfleet past 5,000 homes.
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Dartford Bin Collection Days: 2026 Guide
How to check your Dartford bin collection day, what goes in the green, grey and brown bins, garden waste costs, bank holiday changes and bulky waste.
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Parking in Dartford: Car Parks, Free Bays and Bluewater
Council car parks, Acacia Hall included, charge £1 for two hours and £5.50 all day. Bluewater is free, and Stone Lodge is free for up to 23 hours.
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Dartford Council Tax Bands 2026/27: £1,555 to £4,664
Band D in Dartford town is £2,332.20 for 2026/27. Every band A to H, the eight parished areas that pay more, and the discounts people often miss.
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Dartford Planning Portal: Search Tips, Call-In Ends 31 Oct
Dartford's planning portal took 36 new applications in the week to 21 September. How to search it, the 21 days to object, and why call-in ends 31 October.
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Dartford Christmas Bin Collections 2026/27: Every New Day
Dartford's Christmas bin dates are out: Christmas week holds until Thursday, then rounds slip up to four days into mid-January. Every revised day, in one table.
Schools
Dartford School Term Dates 2026/27: Half Term 19 or 26 Oct
Kent's October half term is 26 to 30 October, but four Dartford academies break on 16 October for a fortnight. Christmas, INSET days and eight schools compared.
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Dartford Tip Opening Times: 8am to 4.30pm, Book a Slot
Dartford tip on Old Rochester Way opens 8am to 4.30pm, Sundays and bank holidays 9am to 4pm. You must book a free slot first. Charges, van rules and Christmas.
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Dartford Christmas Trains 2026: Last Trains and Closures
No trains run on Christmas Day and most run none on Boxing Day. Last year's last train to Dartford left Cannon Street at 21.45. The 2026 plan is due soon.