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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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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South Benfleet
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About South Benfleet
South Benfleet is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pitsea, 34km from Leeds Castle.
South Benfleet is in England, United Kingdom, with about 49,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Pitsea, about 4 km away.
South Benfleet is a town in the Castle Point district of Essex, England, 30 miles east of London. It is adjacent to the village of North Benfleet. The Benfleet (SS7) post town includes South Benfleet, Thundersley, New Thundersley and Hadleigh. The Battle of Benfleet took place here between the Vikings and Saxons inRead more
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The community is directly north of Canvey Island and is served by Benfleet railway station. It hosts South Benfleet Primary School, which was used temporarily to house local residents during the widespread flooding of 1953.
At the junction of Saint Mary's Church and The Anchor pub is the site of the UK's first "overrunable" mini roundabout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near South Benfleet?
Within an hour or so of South Benfleet: Johnsons Cafe (4 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (30 km), Leeds Castle (34 km), High Beach Tea Hut (38 km).
Are there any good drives near South Benfleet?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is South Benfleet?
South Benfleet is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Pitsea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 48,824
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5530, 0.5596
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 South Benfleet
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
34 km · about 40 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
43 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near South Benfleet
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 46 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.
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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