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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Maldon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Maldon
Maldon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wickham Bishops, 54km from Leeds Castle.
Maldon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wickham Bishops, about 5 km away.
Maldon (, locally ) is a town and civil parish on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, England. It is the seat of the Maldon District and starting point of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. It is known for Maldon Sea Salt which is produced in the area. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 14,938, andRead more
the Maldon built-up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics, which extends beyond the parish boundary to also take in Heybridge to the north, had a population of 23,380.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Maldon?
Within an hour or so of Maldon: Johnsons Cafe (20 km), Flatford Mill (35 km), Lavenham (43 km), High Beach Tea Hut (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Maldon?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Maldon?
Maldon is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Wickham Bishops.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,380
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7311, 0.6746
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 Maldon
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
43 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
54 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 65 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Maldon
- 62 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.
- 65 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
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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