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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Southend-on-Sea
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Leigh-on-Sea, 33km from Leeds Castle.
Southend-on-Sea is in England, United Kingdom, with about 300,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Leigh-on-Sea, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Southend-on-Sea?
Within an hour or so of Southend-on-Sea: Johnsons Cafe (14 km), Leeds Castle (33 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (37 km), Canterbury Cathedral (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Southend-on-Sea?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Leigh-on-Sea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 295,310
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5378, 0.7143
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 Southend-on-Sea
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
33 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
37 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
38 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
51 km · about 60 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Southend-on-Sea
- 56 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.
- 58 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
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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