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Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Danbury
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Danbury
Danbury is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Boreham, 40km from Flatford Mill.
Danbury is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Boreham, about 6 km away.
Danbury is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is located 33.5 miles (53.9 km) northeast of Charing Cross, London. It is situated on a hill 367 feet (112 m) above sea level. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,197.
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What is there to see near Danbury?
Within an hour or so of Danbury: Johnsons Cafe (16 km), High Beach Tea Hut (38 km), Flatford Mill (40 km), Lavenham (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Danbury?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Danbury?
Danbury is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Boreham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,673
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7165, 0.5825
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 Danbury
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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
46 km · about 55 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
49 km · about 55 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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Danbury
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 56 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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