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Datchet

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Datchet

Datchet works well as a base: 5 minutes from Upton Lea, 2km from Windsor Castle.

Datchet is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,913, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Datchet 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 Datchet to your route.

About Datchet

Datchet is a village and civil parish in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England, on the north bank of the River Thames. Historically part of Buckinghamshire, and the Stoke Hundred, the village was eventually transferred to Berkshire, under the Local Government Act 1972. The village developed

Read more because of its proximity to Windsor and the ferry service which connected it to the main London Road across the River Thames. The ferry was later replaced by a road bridge at the foot of High Street. The bridge was rebuilt three times. There is also a rail bridge approaching Windsor across the river, and road bridges above and below the village.

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What are the best things to do in Datchet?

Datchet offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Datchet located?

Datchet is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4839 latitude, -0.5789 longitude.

What is the population of Datchet?

Datchet has a population of approximately 4,913 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,913
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4839, -0.5789

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 Datchet

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Windsor Castle

The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Windsor

Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Thorpe Park

Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.

10 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Brooklands Museum

The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Brooklands

The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Ace Cafe London

The 1938 North Circular roadside cafe that became the home of the ton-up boys and rocker culture, reopened on its original site in 1997 and still holding weekly bike and classic car meets.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Science Museum London

Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Natural History Museum

World-renowned museum in a stunning Romanesque terracotta building, housing 80 million specimens spanning 4.5 billion years of life on Earth.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Datchet

  • 36 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Datchet.

Windsor

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 31,560

Eton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 3,025

Horton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,033

Old Windsor

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 7,168

Slough

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 164,793

Upton Lea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 8,000

Colnbrook

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 5,528

Eton Wick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 2,029

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