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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Cockfosters
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Cockfosters
Cockfosters works well as a base: 5 minutes from Barnet, 13km from ZSL London Zoo.
Cockfosters is in England, United Kingdom, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Barnet, about 4 km away.
Cockfosters is a suburb of north London to the east of Chipping Barnet, lying partly in the London Borough of Enfield and partly in the London Borough of Barnet. It is 10 miles (16 km) north of Charing Cross. Before 1965, it was in the counties of Middlesex and Hertfordshire.
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What is there to see near Cockfosters?
Within an hour or so of Cockfosters: High Beach Tea Hut (13 km), The Filling Station (13 km), ZSL London Zoo (13 km), King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4 (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Cockfosters?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Cockfosters?
Cockfosters is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Barnet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,300
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6493, -0.1482
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 Cockfosters
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
13 km · about 25 min drive
film location
King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4
The London terminus where the Hogwarts Express departs; the real filming used the arch between platforms 4 and 5, and a trolley marker now sits by platform 9.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
14 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Rapha Clubhouse London
A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Cockfosters
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 26 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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