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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Canvey Island
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Canvey Island
Canvey Island is worth a stop: 5 minutes from South Benfleet, 31km from Leeds Castle.
Canvey Island is in England, United Kingdom, with about 38,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is South Benfleet, about 4 km away.
Canvey Island is a town, civil parish and island in the Thames Estuary. It forms part of the Castle Point district of Essex, England. It is separated from the mainland of south Essex by a network of creeks, but is connected to the mainland by bridges. It has an area of 7.12 square miles (18.44 km2). At the 2021 censusRead more
the parish had a population of 38,327 and the built up area had a population of 38,010.
Lying below sea level, it is prone to flooding at exceptional tides. It has been inhabited since the Roman conquest of Britain. The island was mainly agricultural land until the 20th century, when it became the fastest-growing seaside resort in Britain between 1911 and 1951. The North Sea flood of 1953 devastated the island, killing 58 islanders and leading to the temporary evacuation of the 13,000 residents. Canvey is consequently protected by modern sea defences comprising 2 miles (3.2 km) of concrete sea walls.
Canvey Island is also notable for its relationship to the petrochemical industry. The island was the site of the first delivery in the world of liquefied natural gas by ship and later became the subject of an influential assessment on the risks to a population living within the vicinity of petrochemical shipping and storage facilities.
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What is there to see near Canvey Island?
Within an hour or so of Canvey Island: Johnsons Cafe (7 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (29 km), Leeds Castle (31 km), High Beach Tea Hut (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Canvey Island?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Canvey Island?
Canvey Island is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from South Benfleet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 38,170
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5220, 0.5809
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 Canvey Island
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
31 km · about 35 min 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.
40 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
44 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Canvey Island
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 46 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.
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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