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Farnborough works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chelsfield, 19km from Hever Castle.
Farnborough is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Chelsfield, about 4 km away.
Farnborough is a large village in Greater London, England. Historically within Kent, it is situated south of Locksbottom, west of Green Street Green, north of Downe and Hazelwood, and east of Keston, it is centred 13.4 miles (21.6 km) southeast of Charing Cross.
Suburban development following the Second World WarRead more
resulted in the area becoming almost contiguous with the Greater London conurbation, but the village is still surrounded by open farmland. The area has formed part of the London Borough of Bromley local authority district since the formation of the ceremonial county of Greater London in 1965.
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Within an hour or so of Farnborough: Crystal Palace Circuit (12 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (13 km), Hever Castle (19 km), Bolt London (19 km).
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Farnborough is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Chelsfield.
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Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
A 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
13 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
20 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A converted power station on the Thames that has become the world's most visited modern art gallery.
20 km · about 25 min drive
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
April to October
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