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South Harefield

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About South Harefield

South Harefield works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ickenham, 15km from Windsor Castle.

South Harefield is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,900, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, South Harefield 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 South Harefield to your route.

About South Harefield

The Colne Valley Viaduct is a railway bridge that will carry High Speed 2 over the Colne Valley Regional Park and the Grand Union Canal. It runs between Harefield in Hillingdon, Greater London and Denham in Buckinghamshire. At a length of 3.38 km (2.10 miles) and a weight of 116,000 tonnes, it is the longest railway

Read more bridge in the UK. It is one of the largest single civil engineering works of High Speed 2. Trains will travel at about 320 km/h (200 miles per hour) on the bridge. A contract for the section of the railway pertaining to the viaduct was awarded during 2017 and the design concept was shown in January 2018. Preparatory work commenced shortly thereafter, including a compulsory land purchase and the establishment of temporary facilities, including a factory, onsite. Construction of the viaduct began in March 2021, with the main deck completed in September 2024 and full completion of the bridge in September 2025. Protestors occasionally occupied the site, and allegations over the viaduct's aesthetic and environmental impact upon the area have been made.

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South Harefield 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 South Harefield located?

South Harefield is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5898 latitude, -0.4805 longitude.

What is the population of South Harefield?

South Harefield has a population of approximately 1,900 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,900
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5898, -0.4805

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 South Harefield

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.

15 km · about 25 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Windsor

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Thorpe Park

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Science Museum London

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

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

ZSL London Zoo

The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.

23 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near South Harefield

  • 34 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 South Harefield.

Harefield

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Denham

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Ickenham

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4 km awayPop. 13,600

New Denham

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4 km awayPop. 1,900

Ruislip

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4 km awayPop. 31,000

Maple Cross

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4 km awayPop. 2,600

Uxbridge

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5 km awayPop. 70,000

Northwood

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5 km awayPop. 11,300

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