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Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Rotherhithe
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe works well as a base: 2km from Tower of London.
Rotherhithe is in England, United Kingdom, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here.
Rotherhithe ( RODH-ər-hydhe) is a district of South London, England, and part of the London Borough of Southwark. It is on the south bank of a bend in the Thames, facing Wapping, Shadwell and Limehouse on the north bank, with the Isle of Dogs to the east. It borders Bermondsey to the west and Deptford to theRead more
south-east. The district is a part of the Docklands area.
Rotherhithe has a long history as a port, with Elizabethan shipyards and working docks until the 1970s. In the 1980s, the area along the river was redeveloped as housing through a mix of warehouse conversions and new-build developments. The Jubilee line was extended to the area in 1999, giving fast connections to the West End and to Canary Wharf; the East London underground line was converted to part of the London Overground network in 2010, which provides easy access to the City of London. As a result, Rotherhithe is now a gentrifying residential and commuter area, with urban regeneration progressing around Deal Porter Square at Canada Water; a new town centre with restaurant and retail units, as well as new residential developments, is emerging here around the existing freshwater dock and transport hub.
Rotherhithe is 4.5 km (2.8 mi) east of London's centre point at Charing Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rotherhithe?
Within an hour or so of Rotherhithe: Bolt London (2 km), Tower of London (2 km), Tower Bridge (2 km), The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (3 km).
Are there any good drives near Rotherhithe?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Rotherhithe?
Rotherhithe is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,743
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5000, -0.0500
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 Rotherhithe
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
2 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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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.
3 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Rotherhithe
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.
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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