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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Crystal Palace
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace works well as a base: 5 minutes from East Dulwich, 10km from Westminster Abbey.
Crystal Palace is in England, United Kingdom, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is East Dulwich, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Crystal Palace?
Within an hour or so of Crystal Palace: SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters) (8 km), Tate Britain (9 km), Bolt London (9 km), Imperial War Museum (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Crystal Palace?
The nearest famous roads are Goodwood Festival of Speed, Military Road, Isle of Wight and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from East Dulwich.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,255
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4193, -0.0785
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 Crystal Palace
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
9 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Imperial War Museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Palace of Westminster
Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
9 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
10 km · about 20 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.
10 km · about 20 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Crystal Palace
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 25 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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