Title: Wilmington Travel Guide: Best of Wilmington, Dartford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Hotels.d180862.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Holiday-Rentals.d180862.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wilmington.d180862.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Wilmington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wilmington.d180862.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wilmington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.d180862.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wilmington Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Bluebells in Hazelwood This small patch of woodland is on a footpath from B258 Top Dartford Road, to Rowhill Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/3f216bbe-29b4-4608-b9a3-75a9267568fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/3f216bbe-29b4-4608-b9a3-75a9267568fa.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bluebells in Hazelwood This small patch of woodland is on a footpath from B258 Top Dartford Road, to Rowhill Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/3f216bbe-29b4-4608-b9a3-75a9267568fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/3f216bbe-29b4-4608-b9a3-75a9267568fa.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath to Clement Street The track in front is a bridlepath. The footpath leads through several horse paddocks (and several stiles) in the valley.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/4febdb56-7ed1-462f-82e4-b37724df0b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/4febdb56-7ed1-462f-82e4-b37724df0b4f.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Country lane. Woodland path near Wilmington.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/86e368e4-c8eb-49a6-87d2-2355d03695c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/86e368e4-c8eb-49a6-87d2-2355d03695c6.jpg) by [Linda Craven](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6726) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath in Paxwood This footpath leads from B258 Top Dartford Road, to Rowhill Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/77b45b0e-f540-4971-a4b8-85a9fb5c4dc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180862/77b45b0e-f540-4971-a4b8-85a9fb5c4dc3.jpg) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Wilmington Things to do - Top hotels in Wilmington - Top Holiday Rentals in Wilmington ![The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/3f816d92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tower Hotel, by Thistle St Katharine's Way London England £115 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (9,282 reviews) Fab service, brilliant view, nice and quiet evening. What more do you need Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=2479&PinnedHotelID=2479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180862) ![Royal National Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55100/55001/e591e9ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal National Hotel 38-51 Bedford Way London England £104 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (3,020 reviews) Stayed in a superior twin room on the 5th floor, which was clean and comfortable, with a walk-in shower (important because I have mobility issues). It was on the small side but not cramped. The decor seemed to be fairly new and in good shape, of a dark gray neutral sort. Staff on check-in were friendly, ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=55001&PinnedHotelID=55001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180862) ![Strand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/179/7dc50d5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strand Palace Hotel 372 The Strand London England £135 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,927 reviews) lovely hotel great location , good value Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=179&PinnedHotelID=179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180862) [See all 26,586 properties in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=180862) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Vertus Edit Canary Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108963500/108963417/6196c4b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vertus Edit Canary Wharf 3 & 15 West Lane London England Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews) Modern Facility, Friendly Staff. Fantastic Location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Vertus-Edit-Canary-Wharf.h108963417.Hotel-Information) ![Rockwell East](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22970000/22961300/22961240/8331a359_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rockwell East 99 Mansell Street London England Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (794 reviews) Staff are always great, perfect location when I need to stay in town Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Rockwell-East.h22961240.Hotel-Information) ![Citadines Trafalgar Square London](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447100/447050/7aaa5439_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Trafalgar Square London 18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,753 reviews) Very clean room, staff excellent! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Citadines-Trafalgar-Square-London.h447050.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=180862&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Wilmington hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=180862&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Darent Valley Hospital If Darent Valley Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Darenth. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darent-Valley-Hospital-Dartford.d553248627530045699.Attraction) #### Orchard Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at Orchard Theatre on your trip to Dartford. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orchard-Theatre-Dartford.d6225349.Attraction) #### Crayford Greyhound Track Catch an event at Crayford Greyhound Track during your trip to Dartford. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crayford-Greyhound-Track-Crayford.d553248621561945653.Attraction) #### Birchwood Park Golf Centre Play a round of golf in Wilmington at Birchwood Park Golf Centre, and enjoy other activities such as boating. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birchwood-Park-Golf-Centre-Dartford.d6169890.Attraction) #### Princes Park Catch an event at Princes Park during your trip to Dartford. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princes-Park-Dartford.d701314156846231552.Attraction) #### Darenth Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Darenth Country Park, a lovely green space in Darenth. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darenth-Country-Park-Dartford.d625040808704172032.Attraction) ### Things to do ![London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1134875/e82d22fd-be42-414f-a80f-7bfc4f2f600b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise £10 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-uber-boat-single-journey-river-thames-cruise.a1134875.activity-details) ![Landscape view outside the Cutty Sark in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/658856/dd381749-78d2-4495-92e9-2f288636cc3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cutty Sark Admission Tickets £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cutty-sark-admission-tickets.a658856.activity-details) ![London: iFLY Indoor Skydiving at The O2 Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46791574/58080fea-49e0-4319-a45d-8fa647a05d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London: iFLY Indoor Skydiving at The O2 Entrance Ticket £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-ifly-indoor-skydiving-at-the-o2-entrance-ticket.a46791574.activity-details) [See all activities in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmington.d180862.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Wilmington ![Bluewater Shopping Centre which includes a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143545/d1345684-b89c-43d9-83c5-ffe230e58e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dartford ![The ancient remains of Lesnes Abbey, the 12th century built monastery located at Abbey Wood, in the London Borough of Bexley, United Kingdom.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5343/702ddd36-9744-47e7-ba09-a03cf6e05c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bexley ![Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/279c373b-605c-42df-ac0a-c669673cf745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### London ![Foots Cray Meadows. Just upstream of the 18th century Five Arches bridge the river Cray broadens into a lake. Originally part of the Footscray Palace estate the area is now a nature reserve. Nearest station: Albany Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383005/c378bda4-807d-4b37-8b83-e4ba53e73172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sidcup - Cities near Wilmington - Places of interest [Dartford](https://expedia.co.uk/Dartford.dx4620)[Bexley](https://expedia.co.uk/Bexley.dx5343)[London](https://expedia.co.uk/London.dx178279)[Sidcup](https://expedia.co.uk/Sidcup.dx179510)[Swanley](https://expedia.co.uk/Swanley.dx6260381)[Sutton at Hone](https://expedia.co.uk/Sutton-At-Hone.dx3000475296)[Darenth](https://expedia.co.uk/Darenth.dx3000713688) - [Hyde Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Attraction) - [Big Ben ](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Attraction) - [O2 Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Attraction) - [Tower Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Attraction) - [Buckingham Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Attraction) - [Piccadilly Circus ](https://expedia.co.uk/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Attraction) - [London Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Attraction) - [The British Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Attraction) - [Trafalgar Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Attraction) - [Tower of London ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tower-Of-London-London-City-Centre.d501521.Attraction) - [Oxford Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxford-Street-London-City-Centre.d6144897.Attraction) - [ExCeL Exhibition Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/ExCeL-Exhibition-Centre-Docklands.d6046590.Attraction) - [London Eye ](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Eye-London-City-Centre.d6047451.Attraction) - [Marble Arch ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marble-Arch-London-City-Centre.d508413.Attraction) - [Leicester Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Square-London-City-Centre.d508411.Attraction) - [St. Paul's Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Pauls-Cathedral-London-City-Centre.d501558.Attraction) - [Kensington High Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington-High-Street-Kensington.d6145129.Attraction) - [Westminster Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Westminster-Abbey-London-City-Centre.d501559.Attraction) - [Finsbury Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Finsbury-Park-Haringey.d6178279.Attraction) - [Natural History Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Natural-History-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501537.Attraction) - [The Shard ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Shard-London-City-Centre.d6273936.Attraction) - [Liverpool Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Street-London-City-Centre.d6159620.Attraction) - [Emirates Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Emirates-Stadium-Islington.d6078993.Attraction) - [Royal Albert Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Albert-Hall-London-City-Centre.d501547.Attraction) - [Westfield Stratford City ](https://expedia.co.uk/Westfield-Stratford-City-Stratford.d6177376.Attraction) - [Russell Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell-Square-London-City-Centre.d507740.Attraction) - [Westfield London Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Westfield-London-Shopping-Centre-Hammersmith-and-Fulham.d6159434.Attraction) - [Alexandra Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexandra-Palace-Haringey.d6170876.Attraction) - [Kensington Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington-Gardens-London-City-Centre.d6079011.Attraction) - [Harrods ](https://expedia.co.uk/Harrods-London-City-Centre.d501562.Attraction) - [Covent Garden Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Covent-Garden-Market-London-City-Centre.d501544.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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