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Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Brixton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Brixton
Brixton works well as a base: 4km from Westminster Abbey.
Brixton is in England, United Kingdom, with about 66,000 people. You drive on the left here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brixton?
Within an hour or so of Brixton: Tate Britain (3 km), Imperial War Museum (3 km), SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters) (3 km), Westminster Abbey (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Brixton?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Brixton?
Brixton is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 66,300
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4659, -0.1065
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 Brixton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Imperial War Museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
3 km · about 5 min drive
film location
SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters)
The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.
3 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
4 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
4 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Palace of Westminster
Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Major London aquarium on the South Bank of the Thames housing over 600 species of marine life.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Brixton
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereCrystal 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.
- 28 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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