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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Photo by Bob Frewin on Unsplash
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Roydon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Roydon
Roydon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hoddesdon, 28km from Iron & Air.
Roydon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,600 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hoddesdon, about 4 km away.
Roydon is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Harlow, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Hoddesdon and 5 miles (8.0 km) north-west of Epping, forming part of the border with Hertfordshire. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,074.
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village lies on the Stort Navigation and River Stort. Roydon is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Ruindune, and appears later as Reidona in c. 1130, as Reindon in 1204, and as Roindon in 1208.
The village has a village shop, sub post office, pharmacy and church. The church, St Peter's, dates from the Middle Ages and was given Grade I listed status on 20 February 1967.
Briggens House, dating back to the 18th century, was used as a forgery centre for the WW2 SOE.
Roydon was ranked as the best London commuter town in 2025.
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What is there to see near Roydon?
Within an hour or so of Roydon: High Beach Tea Hut (13 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (27 km), Deus Ex Machina London (28 km), Iron & Air (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Roydon?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Roydon?
Roydon is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Hoddesdon.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,582
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7718, 0.0403
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 Roydon
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.
27 km · about 30 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
28 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Roydon
- 40 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.
- 48 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
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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