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Uxbridge

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Uxbridge

Uxbridge works well as a base: 10 minutes from South Harefield, 11km from Windsor Castle.

Uxbridge is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 70,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge to your route.

About Uxbridge

Uxbridge () is a suburban town in west London, England, and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Hillingdon, 15.4 miles (24.8 km) northwest of Charing Cross. Uxbridge formed part of the parish of Hillingdon in the county of Middlesex. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century it

Read more expanded and increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1955, and part of Greater London in 1965. Attempted negotiations between King Charles I and the Parliamentary Army during the English Civil War took place at a public house called the Crown and Treaty. RAF Uxbridge houses the Battle of Britain Bunker, from where the air defence of the south-east of England was coordinated during the Battle of Britain especially from its No. 11 Group Operations Room, also used during the D-Day landings. Today the town serves as a significant retail and commercial centre; it also houses Brunel University London as well as a campus of Buckinghamshire New University. A part of the town which has large converted flour mills adjoins Buckinghamshire, the boundary being the River Colne.

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Where is Uxbridge located?

Uxbridge is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5489 latitude, -0.4821 longitude.

What is the population of Uxbridge?

Uxbridge has a population of approximately 70,000 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
70,000
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5489, -0.4821

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 Uxbridge

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.

11 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND Windsor

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

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Thorpe Park

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

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.

22 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.

22 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Brooklands Museum

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Uxbridge

  • 32 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 Uxbridge.

New Denham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 km awayPop. 1,900

Denham

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Hillingdon

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3 km awayPop. 12,403

Iver Heath

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3 km awayPop. 8,065

Ickenham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 13,600

South Harefield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,900

Ruislip

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 31,000

South Ruislip

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 16,800

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