Sample the flavours of Crayford
Crayford sits a few miles off the southern banks of the River Thames, in the borough of Bexley, and around a 45-minute train journey from central London.
It's only a 15-minute drive from Blue Water Shopping Centre, which has all the high street's favourite retailers and established chain restaurants. There's also a decent handful of places to eat in the town centre, with pubs, steakhouses and international restaurants, serving up Indian, Chinese and Turkish cuisine.
Explore historic Crayford
Crayford is an archeologist's dream, with the Battle of Crayford - which took place around 456 AD - leaving lots of artefacts and relics in its wake. Ancient rhinoceros bones and evidence of an Iron Age settlement has also been uNearthed at the marshes.
Up until 1985, machine guns and armory had been manufactured in the town since before the First World War, bolstering its position as a significant historical spot.
Going to the dogs
Come the weekend, Crayford Stadium holds greyhound racing, where you can bet on your favourite canines and enjoy a few drinks and casual bites as you watch them chase the mechanical hare.
Looking for a cheap hotel Near Crayford? Travelodge Dartford Hotel is just a 10-minute drive, or Travelodge London Belvedere Hotel is just over four miles away.