Great outdoors. There are a variety of cycleways and footpaths along the Saxon Shore Way recreational route, the Thames Path national trail, the National Cycle Route at Gravesend and at the newly-launched Cyclopark.

Active pursuits. The internationally renowned Dartford Judo Club has benefited from a multi-million investment. Spectator sport is also popular, with football at Princes Park Stadium and Ebbsfleet United FC.

Park life. Take time out to visit Swanscombe Heritage Park, Shorne Wood Country Park and Jeskyns Community Woodland.  Discover a mosaic of wet grassland at Dartford Marshes.