Sidcup works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bexley, 12km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Sidcup is in England, United Kingdom, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bexley, about 4 km away.
Sidcup is an area of south-east London, England, primarily in the London Borough of Bexley. It is 11.3 miles (18.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross, bordering the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich. It was part of Kent prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965.
The name is thought to be derived fromRead more Cetecopp meaning "seat-shaped or flat-topped hill"; it had its earliest recorded use in 1254.
According to the ONS, as of 2021, the population of Sidcup is 15,400 (rounded to the nearest 100).
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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
15 km · about 30 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
15 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
16 km · about 30 min drive
film location
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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Sidcup
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.
35 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.