The Derelict London Dirty Dartford Alldayer

Event information

This Derelict London walking tour takes you out to the borders of Greater London and Kent. Paul has been exploring this area for many years and now gives some guided tours before redevelopment really takes off in this fascinating town.

On this tour, we see much dereliction including wartime ammunition shelters, the site and clues of a WW1 airfield, an overgrown smallpox hospital site, the exteriors of the abandoned Wells Firework Factory, the 'Lock-up' Dartford's first police station built in 1843, the Art Deco former Co-op, the recently renovated workhouse chapel, a whole street until recently boarded up after an ill-fated property deal with a major supermarket chain plus more run down industrial sites and a walk along the River Darent looking at remains of an old lock. All this plus some background history of the town along with some famous connections with King Henry V, Jane Austen, Maggie Thatcher, Peasant's Revolt & of course, the Rolling Stones.

Meeting at Dartford Station at 10:30am and finishing around 5:30-6:00 ish. There will be a pub stop along the way. If you want to eat in Dartford before the walk, I recommend Ali's Café (8 mins from the station) for a full English. As usual, there will be the opportunity for drinks with Paul at the end of the tour.

**Please wear sturdy footwear & waterproof clothing and bring some snacks and water ** The walk is manageable for most people but, unfortunately, not accessible for wheelchairs.

We only view the exteriors of derelict sites. Dogs are welcome.

By purchasing a ticket for a walk, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

* Although public liability insurance is held, the organiser shall not be held responsible for accidents, injury, loss or damage to persons or property as a consequence of participation in Paul Talling's walks. Ticket holders are responsible for their safety while taking part in a walk. The guide is responsible for showing ticket holders sites of interest, but not to steward ticket holders across roads etc.

* The tour goes ahead regardless of the weather, so come prepared for all weathers! No refunds due to inclement weather are given.

* The walk will depart promptly at the advertised time & will not wait for late-comers. If a ticket holder misses the walk, no refund will be given. You are strongly urged to check TFL for weekend engineering works that may affect your journey

* Once a ticket has been purchased, the agency is unable to offer a refund or swap dates.