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King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Thaxted
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Thaxted
Thaxted sits on the route: 10 minutes from Great Bardfield, 32km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Thaxted is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,500 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Great Bardfield, about 6 km away.
Thaxted is a town and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of north-west Essex, England. The town is in the valley of the River Chelmer, not far from its source in the nearby village of Debden. It lies 5 miles (8 km) north of Dunmow, its post town, and 15 miles (24 km) north of the county town of Chelmsford. AsRead more
well as Thaxted itself, the parish also contains the hamlets of Cutlers Green, Bardfield End Green, Sibleys Green, Monk Street and Richmond's Green. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,443 and the Thaxted built up area had a population of 3,187.
Thaxted Guildhall is a prominent late medieval building in the town centre. It was a place where guilds of skilled tradesmen regulated their trading practices. The town is also known for its English Perpendicular parish church.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Thaxted?
Within an hour or so of Thaxted: King's College Chapel, Cambridge (32 km), The Backs, Cambridge (32 km), Lavenham (35 km), High Beach Tea Hut (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Thaxted?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Thaxted?
Thaxted is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Great Bardfield.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,538
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.9533, 0.3448
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 Thaxted
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
35 km · about 40 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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
44 km · about 50 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
50 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Thaxted
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 32 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
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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