Shortlands works well as a base: 5 minutes from West Wickham, 6km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Shortlands is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,300 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is West Wickham, about 4 km away.
Shortlands is a suburb of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. It has been part of Greater London since 1965, and was previously part of the historic county of Kent. It is located between west of Bromley and east of Beckenham.
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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Imperial War Museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
13 km · about 25 min drive
film location
SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters)
The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Tate Britain
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Shortlands
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.
27 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.