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Letchworth Garden City

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Letchworth Garden City

Letchworth Garden City is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Arlesey, 34km from The Backs, Cambridge.

Letchworth Garden City is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 33,990, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City to your route.

About Letchworth Garden City

Letchworth Garden City station serves the town of Letchworth in Hertfordshire, England. The station is on the Cambridge Line 34 miles 50 chains (55.7 km) north of London King's Cross, and is a stop for services between King's Cross and Cambridge. Trains which serve the station are operated by Great Northern and

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Where is Letchworth Garden City located?

Letchworth Garden City is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9794 latitude, -0.2266 longitude.

What is the population of Letchworth Garden City?

Letchworth Garden City has a population of approximately 33,990 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
33,990
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.9794, -0.2266

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 Letchworth Garden City

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl

The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

The Backs, Cambridge

The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Bletchley Park

Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Aston Martin Works Heritage

The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Santa Pod Raceway

Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

High Beach Tea Hut

A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Letchworth Garden City

  • 34 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

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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