A village on the River Darent with a ford, an impressive railway viaduct and many attractions to visit!
The Darent Valley Path LDP is ¾ mile from the station.
A circular walk via the Roman Villa and ford, passing under the viaduct, is about 2¼ miles.
From Eynsford station it is about 3 miles to Shoreham station
walking via the Roman Villa.
Lullingstone Roman Villa EH - ¾ mile
The excavated remains of a Roman country villa. Mosaic floors.
Lullingstone has one of the first surviving Christian chapels in England.
Tel. 01322 863467.
Open*: Daily 1000-1800, closes 1700 Oct, 1600 Nov-Mar.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Eynsford Castle EH - 1 mile
The moat and remains of a Norman castle. Admission free.
Tel. 01322 863467 (Roman Villa).
Open*: Daily 1000-1800, closes 1600 Oct-Mar.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Lullingstone Castle - 1 mile (approach via Roman Villa)
One of England's oldest family estates. The present manor house and gatehouse wre built in 1497.
The two acre walled garden is currently being turned into the 'World Garden of Plants'. Once complete this will
contain over 10,000 different plant species from every corner of the world.
Tel. 01322 862114.
Open*: Apr-Sep, Fri & Sat 1400-1700 (Garden opens 1200), Sun & BH 1400-1800.
Website: www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk
Lullingstone Park & Visitor Centre - 1½ miles to Visitor Centre (via Roman Villa)
Historic park with good views and a visitor centre. Holiday activities, guided walks,
countryside information. Refreshments. Admission free.
Tel. 01322 865995.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700, closes 1600 Nov-Feb.
Eagle Heights Birds of Prey Centre - 1 mile (via Roman Villa)
Flying displays of eagles, hawks and falcons (please see website for times).
At other times the birds of prey can be seen in their aviaries.
Tel. 01322 866466.
Open*: Mar-Oct, Daily 1030-1700. Nov-Feb, SSu 1100-1600.
Website: www.eagleheights.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.