Alkerden Heights is situated close to green fields and several parks, including Beacon Wood Country Park and Lakeside Park. Around 10 minutes’ drive away, Darenth Country Park lies on the edge of the North Downs and encompasses Saxon burial sites, two orchards, outdoor sculpture, walking trails, cycle routes and a children’s play area. Swanscombe Park also has a playground, as well as tennis courts and two bowling greens, and is just a short walk from the development.
Swanscombe and Cygnet leisure centres both offer a variety of facilities, including fitness classes, a gym and sports courts, and in addition, Cygnet has a swimming pool. Both can be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.
The nearest theatre is the Gravesend and District Theatre Guild, around five minutes’ drive away. The Orchard Theatre in Dartford stages a comprehensive programme of drama, live music, comedy, dance and family entertainment, while Dartford Open Air Theatre is the venue for outdoor performances during the summer. The Woodville in Gravesend is a multi-purpose venue, presenting exhibitions, community projects, drama, cabaret and cinema, while the nearest multiplex, at Bluewater, shows the latest blockbuster movies, family favourites and live events across 17 screens.