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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Kidbrooke
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Kidbrooke
Kidbrooke works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ladywell, 8km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Kidbrooke is in England, United Kingdom, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ladywell, about 4 km away.
Kidbrooke is an area of south-east London, England, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich 7+1⁄2 miles (12 km) south-east of Charing Cross and north west of Eltham.
The district takes its name from the Kyd Brook, a watercourse which runs from Orpington to Lewisham, by which point it is part of the River Quaggy. It is aRead more
tributary to the River Ravensbourne.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kidbrooke?
Within an hour or so of Kidbrooke: Tower of London (8 km), Tower Bridge (8 km), Crystal Palace Circuit (8 km), Bolt London (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Kidbrooke?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Kidbrooke?
Kidbrooke is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Ladywell.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,300
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4672, 0.0271
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 Kidbrooke
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
8 km · about 15 min drive
historic highway
Crystal Palace Circuit
A 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
9 km · about 15 min drive
film location
Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley)
The ornate Victorian market in the City of London was the entrance to Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in Philosopher's Stone.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Kidbrooke
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.
- 34 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
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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