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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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Writtle
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Writtle
Writtle is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ingatestone, 41km from Iron & Air.
Writtle is in England, United Kingdom, with about 4,800 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ingatestone, about 7 km away.
Writtle is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It lies 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the centre of Chelmsford. It has a traditional village green complete with duck pond and a Norman church, and was once described as "one of the loveliest villages in England, with a ravishing variety ofRead more
ancient cottages". The village is now home to Writtle University College, one of the UK's oldest and largest land-based colleges and a partner institution of the University of Essex, the grounds of which once housed a Royal hunting lodge, later the possession of the De Brus and De Bohun families. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,328.
Writtle is sometimes claimed to be the birthplace of Robert the Bruce, as well as his father Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale. The claim is contested, but both men are known to have owned the manor of Writtle. From 1996 until 2017 Writtle hosted the annual southern V Festival within the grounds of Sir John Comyn's Hylands Park.
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What is there to see near Writtle?
Within an hour or so of Writtle: Johnsons Cafe (18 km), High Beach Tea Hut (28 km), Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park (39 km), Deus Ex Machina London (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Writtle?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Where is Writtle?
Writtle is in England, United Kingdom, about 7 km from Ingatestone.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,840
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.7291, 0.4294
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 Writtle
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.
28 km · about 35 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.
39 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.
41 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.
41 km · about 45 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.
42 km · about 50 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.
42 km · about 50 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Writtle
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 49 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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