The cluster of Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth lies in the chalk Darent Valley within the district of Sevenoaks in Kent, England. Set along the River Darent, the villages benefit from riverside meadows, attractive walking routes and views, with nearby heritage such as Lullingstone Roman villa reflecting a long local history.
Historically the river powered mills and light industry, traces of which sit alongside today’s village pubs, halls and small businesses; the area combines a strong community feel with a commuter economy thanks to good road and rail links into London. Local conservation initiatives and environmental education activities help preserve the valley’s character while village groups keep social life lively.
Postcode districts covering Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 24.9 miles
- Islington 18.8 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 23.7 miles
- City of Westminster 19.5 miles
- Bexley 6.9 miles
- Sutton 18.2 miles
- Croydon 13.8 miles
- Basildon 16 miles
- Maidstone 14.3 miles
- Gillingham 14.7 miles
- Grays 8.3 miles
- Chatham 12.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Farningham Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Horton Kirby Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish 1 mile
- Eynsford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Speed Gate Built-up area 1.7 miles
- South Darenth and Sutton at Hone Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Fawkham Parish 1.9 miles
- Fawkham and West Kingsdown Ward 2 miles
- Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley Parish 2.2 miles
- Swanley Village Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Ward 2.4 miles
- Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
DA4 9JX, DA4 0BS, DA4 9DF, DA4 9DJ, DA4 9LX, DA4 9HT, BR8 8DZ, DA4 9DQ, DA4 9JL … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.6 miles
- London Southend Airport 23.7 miles
- Farningham Road Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Eynsford Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Ad
Schools in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
- Horton Kirby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brands Hatch Recreation 1.7 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 3.9 miles
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 4.2 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 4.2 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 4.3 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 7.5 miles
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 8.3 miles
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.3 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 9.7 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 9.9 miles
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 11.1 miles
- The Valley Stadium 11.3 miles