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ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Finchley
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Finchley
Finchley works well as a base: 5 minutes from Totteridge, 8km from ZSL London Zoo.
Finchley is in England, United Kingdom, with about 66,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Totteridge, about 4 km away.
Finchley () is a large district of north London, England, in the London Borough of Barnet. 7 mi (11 km) north of Charing Cross, nearby districts include: Golders Green, Muswell Hill, Friern Barnet, Whetstone, Mill Hill and Hendon.
It is predominantly a residential suburb, with three town centres: North Finchley, EastRead more
Finchley and Finchley Church End (Finchley Central). Made up of four wards, the population of Finchley was 65,812 as of 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Finchley?
Within an hour or so of Finchley: ZSL London Zoo (8 km), Ace Cafe London (9 km), The Filling Station (9 km), King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4 (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Finchley?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Finchley?
Finchley is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Totteridge.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 65,812
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6010, -0.1952
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 Finchley
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Ace Cafe London
The 1938 North Circular roadside cafe that became the home of the ton-up boys and rocker culture, reopened on its original site in 1997 and still holding weekly bike and classic car meets.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
9 km · about 15 min drive
film location
King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4
The London terminus where the Hogwarts Express departs; the real filming used the arch between platforms 4 and 5, and a trolley marker now sits by platform 9.
9 km · about 15 min drive
film location
The Blue Door, Notting Hill
The doorway of William Thacker's flat at 280 Westbourne Park Road in the film Notting Hill, a short walk from Portobello Road market.
9 km · about 20 min drive
museum
British Museum
One of the world's oldest and most comprehensive museums, featuring the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles among eight million works.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Rapha Clubhouse London
A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
National Gallery
Overlooking Trafalgar Square, it houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting from the 13th to 19th centuries.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Finchley
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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