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Purley works well as a base: 5 minutes from Whyteleafe, 10km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Purley is in England, United Kingdom, with about 72,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Whyteleafe, about 4 km away.
Purley railway station is in the London Borough of Croydon on the Brighton Main Line, 13 miles 29 chains (21.50 km) measured from London Bridge (15 miles 13 chains (24.40 km) from Charing Cross), in London fare zone 6. It is a junction, with branches to Caterham and Tattenham Corner.
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Within an hour or so of Purley: Crystal Palace Circuit (10 km), Tate Britain (17 km), Rykas Cafe (17 km), Box Hill National Trust Cafe (17 km).
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Purley is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Whyteleafe.
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112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
17 km · about 20 min drive
film location
The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
18 km · about 20 min drive
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
April to October
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