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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Grays
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Grays
Grays works well as a base: 5 minutes from Greenhithe, 14km from Brands Hatch Circuit.
Grays is in England, United Kingdom, with about 90,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Greenhithe, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Grays?
Within an hour or so of Grays: Brands Hatch Circuit (14 km), Johnsons Cafe (18 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (26 km), The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Grays?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Grays?
Grays is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Greenhithe.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 89,755
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4757, 0.3252
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 Grays
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Grays
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 28 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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