The Bridge is the most advanced mixed-use regeneration project in the Thames Gateway. It is transforming a 264-acre brownfield site to create a vibrant new community for Dartford.
Situated next to the QEII bridge and close to the River Thames, Dartford is the perfect location, close to both the bright city lights of London and the beautiful countryside. Located on the borders of London, Kent and Essex, it is a very dynamic and exciting area. Originally a small market town Dartford now has two of the largest shopping centres in Europe - Bluewater and Lakeside, and the International rail station at Ebbsfleet provides direct links with the continent.

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SHOPS
Dartford town centre is the ideal place to shop, the town centre itself is all pedestrianised, it has the traditional street shopping, with High Street branches of Marks and Spencer's, Boots and a Co-Op department store, the centre also has two purpose-built shopping centres with many fashionalble retail outlets.

The area is close to  the contemporary Bluewater shopping where a wide range of shops are all under one roof and also Lakeside, again housing super shopping facilities as well as Lakeside West with a Large Ikea superstore B and Q and other industrial size outlets. There are also Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's supermarkets within close proximity.Shops Distance (in miles)
Sainsburys  1.05
Sainsburys

SCHOOLS
A brand new Primary School of the Future is now the hub of the new community. Within walking or cycling distance of the new residential districts, the two-form entry school will provide the highest quality teaching and learning environment, with facilities that will be open to everyone who lives and works at The Bridge.

Secondary schools are also in abundance with both Dartford Boys and Girls Grammar schools in the locality. There are also several comprehensive schools and sixth form facilities nearby.Schools Distance (in miles)
Dartford Grammar School for Girls 0.3

TRANSPORT
Being so close to London, Dartford has excellent road, rail and bus links, which will improve with the expansion of Ebbsfleet international and domestic passenger station and the introduction of new routes on the Fastrack transport system. This bus service runs every 7 minutes from The Bridge to Dartford, Bluewater and Ebbsfleet.

For motorists, The Bridge operates a car share scheme. Dartford is linked to London via the A2 and to the Kent Coast via the A2/M2 which leads to Canterbury and Dover. Northwards on the nearby M25, the Dartford Tunnel / Queen Elizabeth II Bridge gives access to Essex and the North via the M1 and M11. Southwards, the M25 gives access to the M20 to Maidstone, Folkestone and Dover, the M23 to Gatwick Airport and Brighton, the A3 to Guildford and Portsmouth, and the M3 to Southampton.

The North Kent railway line provides easy access to London stations, Medway towns and the Kent coast.Transport Distance (in miles)
Dartford Rail Station() 0.81

HEALTH
The Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford is only 5 miles away, providing an accident and emergency service 24 hours a day 7 days a week and has received the maximum three star status for three consecutive years. Doctors are also on hand with several surgeries in the area.

LEISURE
The Bridge will have lots of local facilities, ranging from the all-weather sports fields, drama studio and library at the school to the lakes and the wildlife reserve, there will be plenty of opportunities for the local community to try out new activities and develop a wide range of interests. 

Bluewater and Lakeside Shopping centres are only a few minutes away and will be even closer with the development of the Fastrack.

Dartford football stadium has also been rebuilt and should be due for completion in September 2006, The Princes Park Stadium, will be the new home for The Darts after years of ground-sharing in other boroughs.

The Dartford Dojo, opened by HRH The Princess Royal in March 2006, is expected to become a key coaching centre for the British Judo Association in advance of the London 2012 Olympics.

Dartford is also on the borders of Kent, London and Essex, all home to lively socialising facilities and buzzing restaurants and pubs. There is also a Harvester near to The Bridge.

For SAT NAVs use 'University Way' and follow the signs to the development once you get there.
 
From the North
Exit at M25 Junction 1A immediately after toll booths.  Follow the signs for (A2606) Erith, crossing the motorway and then straight over at the next roundabout.  Follow the road round and turn right at the next roundabout into the development.

From the South
Exit at Junction 1A of the M25 directly before the toll crossing, take first exit at the roundabout (signposted Erith) then turn right at the next roundabout.