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Thames Ditton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Thames Ditton

Thames Ditton works well as a base: 10km from Brooklands Museum.

Thames Ditton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,307, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Thames Ditton 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 Thames Ditton to your route.

About Thames Ditton

Thames Ditton is a large suburban village on the River Thames, in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, England. Apart from a large inhabited island in the river, it lies on the southern bank, centred 12.2 miles (19.6 km) south-west of Charing Cross in central London. Thames Ditton is just outside Greater London but within

Read more the Greater London Urban Area, as defined by the Office for National Statistics. Its clustered village centre and shopping area on a winding High Street is surrounded by housing, schools and sports areas. Its riverside faces the Thames Path and Hampton Court Palace Gardens and golf course in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Its most commercial area is spread throughout its conservation area and contains restaurants, cafés, shops and businesses. Thames Ditton joins Long Ditton and Weston Green in occupying the land between Surbiton, Esher and East Molesey. Although reduced to less than one square mile (2.6 km2), it formerly covered more than four square miles (10 km2).

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Thames Ditton 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 Thames Ditton located?

Thames Ditton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3896 latitude, -0.3393 longitude.

What is the population of Thames Ditton?

Thames Ditton has a population of approximately 6,307 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,307
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.3896, -0.3393

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 Thames Ditton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Brooklands Museum

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

10 km · about 20 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Thorpe Park

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

12 km · about 25 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

David's Cafe at Box Hill

A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.

15 km · about 30 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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Science Museum London

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

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Thames Ditton

  • 19 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 Thames Ditton.

East Molesey

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 18,565

Long Ditton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 6,343

Hinchley Wood

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 3,674

Ditton Hill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 3,024

Surbiton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 38,158

Esher

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 52,392

West Molesey

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 18,565

Hampton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 20,000

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