The Battle of Britain was fought in the skies over southern England in the Summer and Autumn of 1940 as Hitler sought to gain air superiority in preparation for an invasion of Great Britain. More than 3000 pilots - those who Winston Churchill called ‘the few’ - flew iconic aircraft including the Hurricane and Spitfire, and battled against huge odds to defend our country. Whilst most of the pilots were British, Fighter Command was an international force with men from all over the Commonwealth and

Dartford has a new bridge! No tolls, no traffic, just better access across Central Park. We’ve installed the bridge to open up the Outdoor Theatre so that it can host bigger audiences and events, and give visitors more room to explore our wonderful park. | Dartford Borough Council