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St Paul's Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its iconic dome dominating the London skyline, built after the Great Fire and a symbol of resilience.
0 km · about 5 min drive
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City of London
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About City of London
City of London works well as a base: right by St Paul's Cathedral.
City of London is in England, United Kingdom, with about 8,100 people. You drive on the left here.
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What is there to see near City of London?
Within an hour or so of City of London: St Paul's Cathedral (0 km), The Motorist (1 km), Tower of London (1 km), Tate Modern (1 km).
Are there any good drives near City of London?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is City of London?
City of London is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,072
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5128, -0.0918
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 City of London
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
The Motorist
An automotive lifestyle bar and social space in London designed for car enthusiasts who appreciate good drinks and great design.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
1 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Tate Modern
A converted power station on the Thames that has become the world's most visited modern art gallery.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
1 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Millennium Bridge, London (Death Eater attack)
The pedestrian bridge over the Thames is destroyed by Death Eaters in the opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
1 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley)
The ornate Victorian market in the City of London was the entrance to Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in Philosopher's Stone.
1 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near City of London
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.
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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