Erith

If you are staying in the area, be sure to spend a few hours taking in surrounding areas like Bexley, Bexleyheath and Rainham.

Visitors travel from near and far to see Big Ben, one of the best-loved landmarks in the country. It is only less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from the city center.

Pay a visit to Buckingham Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and Trafalgar Square in the center of London.

If you're crazy about sports, you'll love seeing local favorites, the Dagenham & Redbridge F.C., take to the field at Victoria Road Stadium, Barking. To fit in, be sure to wear blue and red, the colors of the Dagenham & Redbridge F.C..

At the end of a busy day exploring the delights of Erith, rest up in one of the area’s popular bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Take your pick from the Hilton Dartford Bridge, the Marriott Bexleyheath, or the Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford.