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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Thamesmead
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Thamesmead
Thamesmead works well as a base: 10 minutes from Woolwich, 13km from Iron & Air.
Thamesmead is in England, United Kingdom, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Woolwich, about 4 km away.
Thamesmead () is an area of south-east London, England, straddling the border between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. It is located 11 miles (18 km) east of Charing Cross, north-east of Woolwich and west of Belvedere. It mainly consists of social housing built from the mid-1960sRead more
onwards on former marshland on the south bank of the River Thames.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Thamesmead?
Within an hour or so of Thamesmead: Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (12 km), Iron & Air (13 km), The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (14 km), Bolt London (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Thamesmead?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is Thamesmead?
Thamesmead is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Woolwich.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 31,824
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5037, 0.1198
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 Thamesmead
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Tower of London
Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Tower Bridge
Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Thamesmead
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 16 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.
- 41 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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