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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Stanford-le-Hope
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Stanford-le-Hope
Stanford-le-Hope is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Orsett, 33km from Leeds Castle.
Stanford-le-Hope is in England, United Kingdom, with about 30,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Orsett, about 5 km away.
Stanford-le-Hope is a town in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. Often known locally simply as Stanford, the town is located 24 miles (39 km) east of Charing Cross in central London. At the 2021 census the Stanford-le-Hope built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics, which includesRead more
Corringham, had a population of 29,525.
Stanford-le-Hope was an ancient parish. It was abolished as a civil parish in 1936 on the creation of Thurrock Urban District, which in turn became the modern borough of Thurrock in 1974. The ecclesiastical parish has been merged with neighbouring Mucking to form a Church of England parish called "Stanford-le-Hope with Mucking".
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What is there to see near Stanford-le-Hope?
Within an hour or so of Stanford-le-Hope: Johnsons Cafe (8 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (22 km), High Beach Tea Hut (31 km), Leeds Castle (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Stanford-le-Hope?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Stanford-le-Hope?
Stanford-le-Hope is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Orsett.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 29,525
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5227, 0.4342
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 Stanford-le-Hope
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.
22 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.
31 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Stanford-le-Hope
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 37 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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