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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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Wickford
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Wickford
Wickford is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pitsea, 41km from Leeds Castle.
Wickford is in England, United Kingdom, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Pitsea, about 5 km away.
Wickford is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Basildon of Essex, England. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) east of London and 4 miles (6 km) north-east of Basildon. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 27,601 and the built-up area, as defined by the Office for National Statistics, wasRead more
27,535.
Wickford has a main high street which includes a wide range of shops; it also has a swimming pool, library, open-air market and a community centre within the vicinity of the town centre.
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What is there to see near Wickford?
Within an hour or so of Wickford: Johnsons Cafe (4 km), High Beach Tea Hut (34 km), Brands Hatch Circuit (34 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Wickford?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Wickford?
Wickford is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Pitsea.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,535
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.6110, 0.5233
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 Wickford
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.
34 km · about 40 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.
34 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.
40 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Iron & Air
A motorcycle culture space celebrating the intersection of riding, art, and storytelling through events and community.
42 km · about 50 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Wickford
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 46 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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