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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Ponders End
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Ponders End
Ponders End works well as a base: 5 minutes from Chingford, 13km from Iron & Air.
Ponders End is in England, United Kingdom, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Chingford, about 4 km away.
Ponders End is the southeasternmost part of Enfield, north London, England, around Hertford Road west of the River Lee Navigation. It became industrialised through the 19th century, similar to the Lea Valley in neighbouring Edmonton and Brimsdown, with manufacturing giving way to warehousing in the late-20th century.Read more
The area features much social housing, with streets also lined with suburban terraced housing from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
As a result of immigration, the area has become the most ethnically diverse part of Enfield, with the majority of the population having an ethnic minority background at the 2011 census. As of 2021 the area was experiencing large-scale regeneration, with the high-rise Alma Road Estate undergoing demolition and redevelopment.
Ponders End had a population of 14,101 as of 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ponders End?
Within an hour or so of Ponders End: High Beach Tea Hut (6 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (12 km), Deus Ex Machina London (13 km), Iron & Air (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Ponders End?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Ponders End?
Ponders End is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Chingford.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,664
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6445, -0.0465
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 Ponders End
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Ponders End
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 25 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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