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Civil parishes in the district of Tandridge, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Houses above the A22, Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe:  The Whyteleafe Tavern
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Whyteleafe

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Whyteleafe

Whyteleafe works well as a base: 5 minutes from Purley, 19km from Hever Castle.

Whyteleafe is in England, United Kingdom, with about 3,300 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Purley, about 4 km away.

Whyteleafe is a village in the district of Tandridge, Surrey, England, with a few streets falling inside the London Borough of Croydon. The village, in a dry valley of the North Downs, has three railway stations (on two parallel lines). Neighbouring villages and towns include Woldingham, Caterham, Coulsdon,

Read more Warlingham, and Kenley. To the west are Kenley Aerodrome, Kenley Common (owned by the Corporation), Coxes Wood, and Blize Wood. To the east are Riddlesdown, the Dobbin and Marden Park. The churchyard contains graves of airmen who died during WWII, stationed at RAF Kenley nearby. The village forms part of the Greater London Built-up Area.

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What is there to see near Whyteleafe?

Within an hour or so of Whyteleafe: Crystal Palace Circuit (13 km), Box Hill National Trust Cafe (17 km), Box Hill (17 km), Rykas Cafe (18 km).

Are there any good drives near Whyteleafe?

The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.

Where is Whyteleafe?

Whyteleafe is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Purley.

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Quick Information

Population
3,315
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.3081, -0.0843

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Whyteleafe

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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historic highway

Crystal Palace Circuit

A 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Box Hill National Trust Cafe

The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Box Hill

A steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Rykas Cafe

Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

David's Cafe at Box Hill

A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Hever Castle

Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Caterham Cars

Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.

20 km · about 25 min drive

film location

SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters)

The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.

20 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Whyteleafe

4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • Right hereCrystal 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.
  • 17 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
  • 25 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Whyteleafe.

Warlingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 7,970

Kenley

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2 km awayPop. 14,966

Caterham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 20,957

Sanderstead

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 12,777

Purley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 72,000

Coulsdon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 25,530

Chipstead

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 3,136

South Croydon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 55,198

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