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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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Brentwood
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Brentwood
Brentwood works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kelvedon Hatch, 28km from Iron & Air.
Brentwood is in England, United Kingdom, with about 53,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kelvedon Hatch, about 6 km away.
Brentwood School is a selective, independent day and boarding school in Brentwood, Essex, England in the public school tradition. The school comprises a preparatory school, senior school and sixth form, as well as boarding provision for both boys and girls. The school is coeducational, and employs the "Diamond Model".Read more
The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, the IAPS, and the AGBIS.
Founded in 1557 and opened in 1558, the school has a Tudor schoolroom, a Victorian chapel and several Grade II listed buildings. Situated on Ingrave Road, astride Middleton Hall Lane and Shenfield Road, the school is set in over 72 acres (29 hectares) of land in the centre of Brentwood. The current headmaster is Michael Bond.
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What is there to see near Brentwood?
Within an hour or so of Brentwood: Johnsons Cafe (16 km), High Beach Tea Hut (19 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (26 km), Deus Ex Machina London (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Brentwood?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Brentwood?
Brentwood is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Kelvedon Hatch.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 52,586
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6213, 0.3056
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 Brentwood
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
19 km · about 20 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
28 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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The Motorist
An automotive lifestyle bar and social space in London designed for car enthusiasts who appreciate good drinks and great design.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Brentwood
- 34 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
- 59 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
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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