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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Hornsey
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hornsey
Hornsey works well as a base: 6km from ZSL London Zoo.
Hornsey is in England, United Kingdom, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the left here.
Hornsey () is a district of north London, England, in the London Borough of Haringey. It is an inner-suburban, for the most part residential, area centred 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Charing Cross. It adjoins green spaces Queen's Wood to the west and Alexandra Park to the north, and lies in the valley of the now-culvertedRead more
River Moselle. The central core of the area is known as Hornsey Village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hornsey?
Within an hour or so of Hornsey: The Filling Station (6 km), ZSL London Zoo (6 km), King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4 (6 km), Deus Ex Machina London (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Hornsey?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Hornsey?
Hornsey is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,659
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5875, -0.1220
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 Hornsey
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
7 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Rapha Clubhouse London
A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Hornsey
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 19 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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