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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Rochford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Rochford
Rochford is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Westcliff-on-Sea, 37km from Leeds Castle.
Rochford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Westcliff-on-Sea, about 4 km away.
Rochford is a town and civil parish in Essex, England. It lies 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Southend-on-Sea, 43 miles (69 km) from London and 21 miles (34 km) from Chelmsford. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 9,889 and the Rochford built up area had a population of 12,615. It gives its name to the widerRead more
Rochford District, which also covers an extensive surrounding area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rochford?
Within an hour or so of Rochford: Johnsons Cafe (13 km), Leeds Castle (37 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (40 km), Canterbury Cathedral (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Rochford?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Rochford?
Rochford is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Westcliff-on-Sea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,739
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5820, 0.7067
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 Rochford
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
37 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
40 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
43 km · about 50 min 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.
47 km · about 55 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.
47 km · about 55 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.
52 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Rochford
- 57 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.
- 63 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
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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