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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Gerrards Cross
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross works well as a base: 10 minutes from Denham, 12km from Windsor Castle.
Gerrards Cross is in England, United Kingdom, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Denham, about 4 km away.
Gerrards Cross is a town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. It is contiguous with Chalfont St Peter, lying immediately south of it. Gerrards Cross is a short distance west of the London Borough of Hillingdon, from which it is separated by the parish of Denham. Other neighbouring villages include Fulmer,Read more
Hedgerley, Iver Heath and Stoke Poges. It is 19 miles (31 km) west-north-west of central London. The town stands on the lower slopes of the Chiltern Hills, and the River Misbourne flows through the parish, north-east of the town. Bulstrode Park Camp was an Iron Age fortified encampment. The town is close to the M25 motorway and the M40 motorway, the latter running beside woodland on the town's southern boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gerrards Cross?
Within an hour or so of Gerrards Cross: Burnham Beeches (Robin Hood, Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow) (6 km), Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire (Goldfinger golf match) (7 km), Windsor Castle (12 km), LEGOLAND Windsor (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Gerrards Cross?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Denham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,633
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5861, -0.5554
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 Gerrards Cross
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
7 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND Windsor
Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
15 km · about 30 min drive
film location
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - Making of Harry Potter
The Leavesden studios where all eight films were shot; the tour preserves the original Great Hall, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express sets.
15 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Thorpe Park
Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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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