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Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Datchet
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Datchet
Datchet works well as a base: 5 minutes from Upton Lea, 2km from Windsor Castle.
Datchet is in England, United Kingdom, with about 4,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Upton Lea, about 4 km away.
Datchet is a village and civil parish in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England, on the north bank of the River Thames. Historically part of Buckinghamshire, and the Stoke Hundred, the village was eventually transferred to Berkshire, under the Local Government Act 1972. The village developedRead more
because of its proximity to Windsor and the ferry service which connected it to the main London Road across the River Thames. The ferry was later replaced by a road bridge at the foot of High Street. The bridge was rebuilt three times. There is also a rail bridge approaching Windsor across the river, and road bridges above and below the village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Datchet?
Within an hour or so of Datchet: Windsor Castle (2 km), LEGOLAND Windsor (5 km), Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire (Goldfinger golf match) (6 km), Virginia Water Lake, Surrey (Forbidden Forest) (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Datchet?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Datchet?
Datchet is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Upton Lea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,913
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4839, -0.5789
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 Datchet
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
LEGOLAND Windsor
Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
5 km · about 10 min drive
film location
Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire (Goldfinger golf match)
The Palladian clubhouse and course hosted the celebrated golf match between Bond and Goldfinger, and reappeared in Tomorrow Never Dies.
6 km · about 10 min drive
film location
Virginia Water Lake, Surrey (Forbidden Forest)
The lakeside and woods of Windsor Great Park doubled for the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts grounds in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire.
8 km · about 15 min drive
film location
Burnham Beeches (Robin Hood, Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow)
The ancient pollarded beech woodland close to Pinewood Studios is one of Britain's most-filmed forests.
9 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Thorpe Park
Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Brooklands Museum
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
16 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Brooklands
The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Datchet
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 32 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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