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Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Flore
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Flore
Flore works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bugbrooke, 18km from Silverstone Circuit.
Flore is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bugbrooke, about 4 km away.
Flore (historically spelled as Floore) is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire in England.
The village's name means 'Floor', perhaps referring to a Roman tessellated pavement. South of the neighbouring parish of Nether Heyford such a pavement has been unearthed. Alternatively, it may refer to theRead more
situation of the village in the valley bottom of the River Nene.
The A45 road divided the upper part of the village from several older, lower streets until a bypass opened on 15 November 2018. The historical village of Glassthorpe lay in the vicinity.
The population at the 2001 census was 1,221, falling to 1,194 at the 2011 census.
The Grade II listed Flore House was built in 1608 for the Enyon family.
The thatched cottage in Flore called Adams Cottage (location) is said to be the home of the ancestors of John Adams, the second President of the United States of America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Flore?
Within an hour or so of Flore: Silverstone Circuit (18 km), The Silverstone Experience (19 km), Super Sausage Cafe (19 km), Aston Martin Works Heritage (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Flore?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Monsal Trail and A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth).
Where is Flore?
Flore is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Bugbrooke.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,194
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2365, -1.0573
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 Flore
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
The Silverstone Experience
Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Super Sausage Cafe
Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)
Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.
30 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Gaydon
Home of the marque that made Bond's DB5; the museum and nearby Warwickshire lanes are a pilgrimage for Aston and 007 enthusiasts.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Flore
10 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 74 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
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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