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St Wilfrid's, Cowplain in Padnell Road.
The altar at St Wilfrid's, Cowplain
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Cowplain

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Cowplain

Cowplain works well as a base: 5 minutes from Denmead, 17km from South Downs National Park.

Cowplain is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,775, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cowplain sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cowplain to your route.

About Cowplain

Cowplain is a village located north of Waterlooville, Hampshire, in South East England. According to the 2011 United Kingdom census, Cowplain is reported to have a population of 9,353, which constitutes 7% of the total population of the Borough of Havant. The village is spread along the A3 road connecting London to

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Where is Cowplain located?

Cowplain is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8941 latitude, -1.0182 longitude.

What is the population of Cowplain?

Cowplain has a population of approximately 8,775 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
8,775
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.8941, -1.0182

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 Cowplain

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Loomies Moto Cafe

A beloved biker cafe on the A32 in Hampshire that draws motorcyclists from across southern England with its welcoming atmosphere and hearty food.

16 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Caffeine & Machine: The Hut

The Hampshire outpost near the South Downs, 45 minutes from Goodwood and close to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

16 km · about 30 min drive

national park

South Downs National Park

Rolling chalk downland stretching from Winchester to the white cliffs of Beachy Head, England's newest national park.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Historic circuit famous for the Revival and Festival of Speed, offering member track days on the original 1948 layout.

19 km · about 20 min drive

film location

Goodwood Motor Circuit (Ford v Ferrari and period racing)

The 1948 circuit used for period motorsport filming and the Goodwood Revival; the surrounding Sussex Downs lanes are excellent driving.

19 km · about 20 min drive

historic highway

Goodwood Festival of Speed

The hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Buckler’s Hard

A single Georgian street running down to the Beaulieu River, built as a shipbuilding village that supplied Nelson's navy.

30 km · about 35 min drive

museum

National Motor Museum Beaulieu

Set in the grounds of a historic abbey, it houses over 250 vehicles telling the story of motoring from 1893 to the present.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Cowplain

  • 20 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
  • 39 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.
  • 43 kmRhinefield Ornamental DriveA New Forest road lined with giant redwoods and Douglas firs planted in 1859, running between Brockenhurst and the A35.
  • 55 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
  • 63 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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