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Mortlake

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Mortlake

Mortlake works well as a base: 5 minutes from Putney, 10km from Westminster Abbey.

Mortlake is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 10,919, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mortlake 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 Mortlake to your route.

About Mortlake

Mortlake is a suburban district of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames on the south bank of the River Thames between Kew and Barnes. Historically it was part of Surrey and until 1965 was in the Municipal Borough of Barnes. Its Stuart and Georgian history was economically one of malting, brewing, farming,

Read more watermen and the Mortlake Tapestry Works (1617–1704), Britain's most important producer. A London landmark, the former Mortlake Brewery or Stag Brewery, is on the edge of Mortlake. The Waterloo to Reading railway line runs through Mortlake, which has a pedestrianised riverside, two riverside pubs and a village green. The Boat Race finishes at Mortlake every March/April.

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What are the best things to do in Mortlake?

Mortlake 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 Mortlake located?

Mortlake is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4695 latitude, -0.2675 longitude.

What is the population of Mortlake?

Mortlake has a population of approximately 10,919 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
10,919
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4695, -0.2675

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 Mortlake

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Science Museum London

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

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

The world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.

7 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

9 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Tate Britain

The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Westminster Abbey

Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse London

A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.

10 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Mortlake

  • Right hereCrystal 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

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Brentford

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3 km awayPop. 10,750

Putney

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 77,140

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