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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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South Ockendon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About South Ockendon
South Ockendon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Purfleet-on-Thames, 17km from Brands Hatch Circuit.
South Ockendon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 22,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Purfleet-on-Thames, about 4 km away.
South Ockendon is a town in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It is located close to the border with Greater London, just outside the M25 motorway. The area to the north is North Ockendon. South Ockendon was historically a parish; the parish was abolished for civil purposes in 1936 when South Ockendon becameRead more
part of Thurrock. At the 2021 census the built up area of South Ockendon had a population of 22,440.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near South Ockendon?
Within an hour or so of South Ockendon: Brands Hatch Circuit (17 km), Johnsons Cafe (18 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (23 km), High Beach Tea Hut (24 km).
Are there any good drives near South Ockendon?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is South Ockendon?
South Ockendon is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Purfleet-on-Thames.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,440
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5080, 0.2833
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 Ockendon
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
18 km · about 20 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.
23 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
24 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.
25 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.
25 km · about 30 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near South Ockendon
- 26 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.
- 50 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
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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