Greenhithe
Things to do in Greenhithe, Kent
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Greenhithe is not a place to base yourself overnight, but it is very much a place to visit. The town's draw is Bluewater Shopping Centre, rated 4.5 from over 34,000 reviews, which dominates the visitor experience here. This is an anchor that pulls in families, shoppers, and people looking for entertainment all in one sprawl—and the centre itself is backed up by a genuine range of things to do beyond the shops.
For activities, there is Pirate Cove Adventure Park, which stands out at 4.7 from 769 reviews, alongside Gravity Active and Hangloose Adventure, both also at Bluewater. If you want to take in a film, Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater is rated 4.4 from nearly 3,700 reviews. These are the kinds of attractions that suit an afternoon or a day out with children, or a casual visit for something to do.
Where to stay in Greenhithe
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Travelodge Dartford
Charles Street, Dartford
Black Horse Cottage
High Street, Dartford
Hotel Campanile Dartford
1 Clipper Boulevard West, Dartford
DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge
Masthead Close, Dartford
Holiday Inn Express London Dartford
University Way, Dartford
The Fulwich Hotel
150 Saint Vincents Road, Dartford
Green View Hotel
Green Road, Dartford
Premier Inn Dartford
The Bridge Business Park, Dartford
Things to Do in Greenhithe(5)
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Where to Eat in Greenhithe(34)
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Eating here means working with what Bluewater and its surroundings offer. Bills and Shawa both rate 4.7, with Zizzi at 4.5, while Five Guys, Browns, and Showcase Cinemas' own food offering round out the choices. These are familiar chains and casual spots rather than anywhere particularly distinctive to the area. Greenhithe works best as a destination for a few hours of activity and food, built around Bluewater, rather than as a town to explore in its own right.
Attractions Near Greenhithe
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Dinotropolis
Dartford · ⭐ 3.3
1 mi
Madplay
Dartford · ⭐ 4.0
1 mi
Beacon Wood Country Park
Bean · ⭐ 4.5
1 mi
The London Resort
Swanscombe · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Aqua Park Lakeside
West Thurrock · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Grays Beach Riverside Park
Grays · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Partyman World Lakeside
West Thurrock · ⭐ 4.0
3 mi
Rock Up Lakeside
Grays · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Greenhithe
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Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Thames View Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
East Hill Farm Caravan Park (Redcar Estates)
⭐ 4.2
Lucy's Barn
⭐ 3.9
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Thriftwood Country Park
⭐ 4.2
Self-Catering Cottages in Greenhithe
All cottages in Greenhithe →The Resort House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,192
Kingsley Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £621
Mulberry House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £767
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
Brindleshaw Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,051
The Stables at Early Autumn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £722
Harvel House Farm
8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £3,254
Tigers Rest
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £543
Common questions about Greenhithe
What is there to do in Greenhithe?
We list 5 attractions and things to do in and around Greenhithe.
Where can I eat in Greenhithe?
We list 34 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Greenhithe.
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