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Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey)
The Jacobethan country house in Hampshire that is Downton Abbey itself; the estate opens to visitors for parts of the year.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Tadley
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Tadley
Tadley is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bramley, 36km from Thruxton Circuit.
Tadley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 15,836, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tadley 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 Tadley to your route.
About Tadley
Tadley is a town and civil parish in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of Basingstoke and 11 miles (17 km) south west of Reading. The population of Tadley stands around 11,000.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE), now known asRead more
AWE, became the area's largest employer, and many houses were built during this period to accommodate AWRE workers. Though the establishment was located in the parish of Aldermaston, most of these houses were built in Tadley.
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Where is Tadley located?
Tadley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3505 latitude, -1.1285 longitude.
What is the population of Tadley?
Tadley has a population of approximately 15,836 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,836
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3505, -1.1285
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Tadley
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Hankley Common, Surrey (Skyfall Lodge site)
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cafe
Loomies Moto Cafe
A beloved biker cafe on the A32 in Hampshire that draws motorcyclists from across southern England with its welcoming atmosphere and hearty food.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Caffeine & Machine: The Hut
The Hampshire outpost near the South Downs, 45 minutes from Goodwood and close to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
36 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Thruxton Circuit
The fastest circuit in the UK, a former airfield in Hampshire with high-speed sweeping corners that test car and driver to the limit.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND Windsor
Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Virginia Water Lake, Surrey (Forbidden Forest)
The lakeside and woods of Windsor Great Park doubled for the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts grounds in Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Tadley
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 56 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
- 58 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
- 60 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
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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