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Dagenham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dagenham

Dagenham works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hornchurch, 16km from Iron & Air.

Dagenham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 110,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hornchurch, about 4 km away.

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What is there to see near Dagenham?

Within an hour or so of Dagenham: High Beach Tea Hut (15 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (15 km), Iron & Air (16 km), The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (17 km).

Are there any good drives near Dagenham?

The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

Where is Dagenham?

Dagenham is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Hornchurch.

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Quick Information

Population
108,368
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5500, 0.1667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Dagenham

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

15 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.

16 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

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Tower of London

Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.

17 km · about 20 min drive

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Tower Bridge

Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.

17 km · about 20 min drive

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Bolt London

A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Dagenham

4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • 22 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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