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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Hillingdon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hillingdon
Hillingdon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ickenham, 12km from Windsor Castle.
Hillingdon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ickenham, about 4 km away.
Hillingdon is an area of Uxbridge within the London Borough of Hillingdon, centred 14.2 miles (22.8 km) west of Charing Cross. It was an ancient parish in Middlesex that included the market town of Uxbridge. During the 1920s the civil parish bore a rapid, planned increase in population and housing, and was absorbed byRead more
Uxbridge Urban District in 1929. It has formed part of Greater London since 1965.
Much of Hillingdon has lasting, albeit minor, administrative effect as the current Hillingdon East ward for electing councillors to Hillingdon London Borough Council. In November 2010, the ward had a recorded population of 12,403.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hillingdon?
Within an hour or so of Hillingdon: Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire (Goldfinger golf match) (10 km), Windsor Castle (12 km), Ace Cafe London (12 km), Burnham Beeches (Robin Hood, Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow) (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Hillingdon?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Hillingdon?
Hillingdon is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Ickenham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,403
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5329, -0.4529
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 Hillingdon
8 notable places within an hour's 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
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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Thorpe Park
Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND Windsor
Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
16 km · about 30 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.
17 km · about 20 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.
17 km · about 20 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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