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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Codicote
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Codicote
Codicote works well as a base: 10 minutes from Knebworth, 21km from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Codicote is in England, United Kingdom, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Knebworth, about 4 km away.
Codicote ( KO-dih-kət) is a village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 7 miles (11 km) south of Hitchin, its post town, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Welwyn. Codicote was a small market town between the 13th and 16th centuries. The population of the parish wasRead more
3,586 at the 2021 census.
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What is there to see near Codicote?
Within an hour or so of Codicote: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (21 km), Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter (22 km), Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl (29 km), High Beach Tea Hut (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Codicote?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Codicote?
Codicote is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Knebworth.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,938
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.8505, -0.2367
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 Codicote
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter
The Leavesden studios where all eight films were shot; the tour preserves the original Great Hall, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express sets.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
29 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Ace Cafe London
The 1938 North Circular roadside cafe that became the home of the ton-up boys and rocker culture, reopened on its original site in 1997 and still holding weekly bike and classic car meets.
34 km · about 40 min 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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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