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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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West Horndon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About West Horndon
West Horndon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ingrave, 24km from Brands Hatch Circuit.
West Horndon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ingrave, about 4 km away.
West Horndon is a village and civil parish in the south of the Borough of Brentwood in Essex, England. It is located 20 miles (32 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross in Central London. As well as West Horndon village, the parish also includes East Horndon, the southern part of Little Warley, and surrounding ruralRead more
areas. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,649.
Dunton Hills, at the eastern end of the civil parish, is planned to be the location of a new 3,700 home garden village. A 2,100 home new town development at Tillingham Hall on the southern border of the parish is also planned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near West Horndon?
Within an hour or so of West Horndon: Johnsons Cafe (13 km), High Beach Tea Hut (23 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (24 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (27 km).
Are there any good drives near West Horndon?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is West Horndon?
West Horndon is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Ingrave.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,650
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5700, 0.3400
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 West Horndon
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
24 km · about 30 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.
27 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Bolt London
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near West Horndon
- 33 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.
- 57 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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