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Sunbury-on-Thames

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Sunbury-on-Thames

Sunbury-on-Thames works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hampton, 6km from Thorpe Park.

Sunbury-on-Thames is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 27,784, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Sunbury-on-Thames to your route.

About Sunbury-on-Thames

The Hazelwood Centre is a dual-code rugby ground and sports facility in Sunbury-on-Thames in the English county of Surrey. The facility is known as the home of London Irish. The former professional rugby union side London Irish used the facility as its administrative base and for training, Premiership Rugby Shield

Read more matches and pre-season friendlies from opening until entering administration in 2023. London Irish Amateur have also used the facility for training and all home games since opening. In November 2025 the rugby league team London Broncos took over the facilities vacated by London Irish professional team with their training and administrative offices being based here. Their women’s team and reserves also play their matches at Hazelwood.

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Where is Sunbury-on-Thames located?

Sunbury-on-Thames is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4042 latitude, -0.4182 longitude.

What is the population of Sunbury-on-Thames?

Sunbury-on-Thames has a population of approximately 27,784 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
27,784
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4042, -0.4182

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 Sunbury-on-Thames

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Thorpe Park

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

6 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Brooklands Museum

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

7 km · about 15 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Windsor Castle

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

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Windsor

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

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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Rykas Cafe

Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Box Hill National Trust Cafe

The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Sunbury-on-Thames

  • 24 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 Sunbury-on-Thames.

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4 km awayPop. 20,000

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