Esso Tesco Dartford Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Esso Tesco Dartford Express for gas, he swore he heard someone whispering from inside the empty station. Curious but cautious, he glanced around—only to catch a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies drifting through the open door. As he leaned closer, he thought he saw a shadow moving behind the counter. Suddenly, an old lady appeared and smiled warmly, offering him a cookie: ‘Freshly baked,’ she said with a twinkle in her eye. The driver took it gratefully, realizing it was just Mrs. Jenkins, the local baker who sometimes popped in after closing hours. After that night, whenever he stopped by, she’d greet him with a smile and a warm treat.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Esso Tesco Dartford Express, he noticed something odd—a small dog barking furiously at an empty gas pump. Curious, the driver approached the dog and asked if it was lost. The little fellow just kept pointing towards the pump, whining insistently. Turns out, the dog was guarding his owner’s forgotten wallet—full of exact change for the pump. A hearty laugh later, they both became regulars at Esso Tesco Dartford Express.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Esso Tesco Dartford Express, he noticed an unusual glow coming from inside the gas station's convenience store. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a neighbour frantically rearranging the shelves, muttering something about ‘putting things back where they belong.’ Turns out, it was just another late-night shopping trip gone awry.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Esso Tesco Dartford Express, a small dog darted out from behind the pumps and began frantically sniffing at the fuel nozzle. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was just a curious pup. He leaned down to pet the little fellow, but the dog yipped and scurried back into the darkness. The next morning, everyone in town knew the story—even the local vet joked that maybe the dog was trying to fill up on premium fuel for his morning run.