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Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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New Cross
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About New Cross
New Cross works well as a base: 4km from Tower of London.
New Cross is in England, United Kingdom, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the left here.
New Cross is an area in south-east London, England, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross in the London Borough of Lewisham and the SE14 postcode district. New Cross is near St Johns, Telegraph Hill, Nunhead, Peckham, Brockley, Deptford and Greenwich. It is home to Goldsmiths, University of London;Read more
Haberdashers' Hatcham College, and Addey and Stanhope School.
New Cross Gate, on the west of New Cross, is named after the New Cross tollgate, established in 1718 by the New Cross Turnpike Trust. It is the location of New Cross station and New Cross Gate station. New Cross Gate corresponds to the manor and district formerly known as Hatcham.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near New Cross?
Within an hour or so of New Cross: Bolt London (4 km), Tower of London (4 km), Tower Bridge (4 km), Imperial War Museum (5 km).
Are there any good drives near New Cross?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is New Cross?
New Cross is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,756
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4753, -0.0384
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 New Cross
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
4 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
4 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Imperial War Museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
5 km · about 10 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near New Cross
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.
- 31 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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