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High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Bishops Stortford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Stansted Mountfitchet, 37km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Bishops Stortford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Stansted Mountfitchet, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bishops Stortford?
Within an hour or so of Bishops Stortford: High Beach Tea Hut (25 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (37 km), The Backs, Cambridge (37 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Bishops Stortford?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Bishops Stortford?
Bishops Stortford is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Stansted Mountfitchet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 40,915
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.8711, 0.1587
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Bishops Stortford
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
37 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Bishops Stortford
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 37 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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