Eynsford
Eynsford is a village of 1,800 people (2011) in Kent.
The village is near Brands Hatch – a race track in Kent, most famous for its circuit. It has grown from a modest natural amphitheatre used for local races in the 1920s into one of the UK’s major motor racing circuits. It hosted 12 British Grand Prix events between 1964 and 1986. The circuit remains a major venue, drawing fans from around the world to events like the British Touring Car Championship, British Superbike Championship, and GT World Challenge Europe. With both Grand Prix and Indy track layouts, it continues to be a versatile and thriving destination for motorsport.
Understand
In the centre of the village is a ford over the river, with a picturesque hump-back bridge alongside. There are many old buildings including the 16th-century Plough Inn and the Old Mill. The church is dedicated to St Martin.
Get in
By train
🌍 Eynsford station. Served by Thameslink trains from London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks.
By car
The circuit is easily accessible by road, located just off the A20 and close to Junction 3 of the M25 motorway. Clear signage leads directly to the venue, and there is ample on-site parking available during events. For those using GPS, the postcode DA3 8NG directs straight to the main entrance. The nearby M20 and M26 also provide good connections, and during major race weekends, additional traffic management is in place to ease flow into and out of the site.
By bus
On Sundays during major events, Brands Hatch operates a dedicated shuttle bus service from Swanley station to the circuit. The bus runs every 30 minutes between 8AM and 8PM, with return tickets priced at £5 for adults and free for children under 13. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day.
Get around
See
- 🌍 Eynsford Castle, High Street, DA4 0AA, ☏ +44 3703 331 181. Always Open. An early Norman castle which was abandoned in 1312.
- 🌍 Church of Saint Martin of Tours. services some Sundays at 9:30AM. Norman church.
- 🌍 Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation, Lullingstone Ln, Eynsford, Dartford DA4 0JB, ☏ +44 1322 866577, office@eagleheights.co.uk. F-M 11AM-4PM (closed Tu W Th). Flying displays of Raptors and Owls Adults £12.95, children £8.95.
- 🌍 Lavender Farm (South of Eynsford on the A225 look right). to see the purple fields in June and July
- 🌍 Lullingstone Castle, DA4 0JA, ☏ +44 1322 862114, info@lullingstonecastle.co.uk. Manor house and gate house overlooking a lake and world garden
- 🌍 Lullingstone Roman Villa, Lullingstone Lane, DA4 0JA (8 miles north of Sevenoaks), ☏ +44 1322 863467. Adults £9, children £5,40, concessions £8.10.
- 🌍 Brands Hatch Circuit, ☏ +44 344 225 4422, tickets@msv.com.
Do
- 🌍 Brands Hatch Hospitality, Trackside Suites, Brands Hatch Circuit, ☏ +44 7957 424810 (mobile), enquiry@brandshatchhospitality.com. Race weekends 8:30AM-6PM. Circuit-side hospitality at Brands Hatch, open for all the motorsport events throughout the year, and can also be booked for track days or business meetings.
Buy
- 🌍 Castle Farm, Redmans Ln, TN14 7UB, ☏ +44 1959 523219, hello@castlefarmkent.co.uk. T-Sa 9AM-5PM (closed M). sells lavender and hop products made from the surrounding colourful fields
Eat
- 🌍 The Rising Sun Inn, Fawkham Green Rd, Longfield DA3 8NL, ☏ +44 1474 872 291, bookingsrisingsun@gmail.com. Tu-Su noon-11PM.
Drink
- 🌍 Five Bells, ☏ +44 1322 863135.
- 🌍 The Malt Shovel, Station Rd, DA4 0ER, ☏ +44 1322 862164.
- 🌍 Plough Inn, Kent, 24 Riverside, Eynsford, Dartford DA4 0AE, ☏ +44 1322 862281.
Sleep
- 🌍 Castle Hotel, High Street, DA4 0AB. 7 bedroom boutique hotel, with restaurant (mains around £20) and bar. from £130 including breakfast.
- 🌍 Brandshatch place, Brands Hatch Rd, Longfield DA3 8NQ, ☏ +44 1474 875000, brandshatchplace@handpicked.co.uk.
Go next
| Routes through Eynsford |
| Dartford ← Farningham ← | 'N  ' |
→ Otford → Sevenoaks |