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Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Peckham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Peckham
Peckham works well as a base: 5 minutes from Crofton Park, 4km from Tate Britain.
Peckham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 72,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Crofton Park, about 4 km away.
Peckham ( PEK-əm) is a district in south-east London, within the London Borough of Southwark. It is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-east of Charing Cross. The area is home to about 29,300 residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Peckham?
Within an hour or so of Peckham: Bolt London (3 km), Tate Britain (4 km), Tower of London (4 km), Tate Modern (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Peckham?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Peckham?
Peckham is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Crofton Park.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 71,552
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.4740, -0.0697
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 Peckham
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
4 km · about 10 min 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 5 min drive
museum
Tate Modern
A converted power station on the Thames that has become the world's most visited modern art gallery.
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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
4 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Millennium Bridge, London (Death Eater attack)
The pedestrian bridge over the Thames is destroyed by Death Eaters in the opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
4 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.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Peckham
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.
- 30 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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