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The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Highbury
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Highbury
Highbury works well as a base: 3km from Iron & Air.
Highbury is in England, United Kingdom, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the left here.
Highbury is an area of North London, England, in the London Borough of Islington.
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What is there to see near Highbury?
Within an hour or so of Highbury: The Filling Station (2 km), The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (3 km), Deus Ex Machina London (3 km), Iron & Air (3 km).
Are there any good drives near Highbury?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Highbury?
Highbury is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,664
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5500, -0.1000
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 Highbury
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
3 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
3 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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The Motorist
An automotive lifestyle bar and social space in London designed for car enthusiasts who appreciate good drinks and great design.
4 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 10 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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Highbury
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereCrystal 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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