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West Molesey

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About West Molesey

West Molesey works well as a base: 5 minutes from Hanworth, 8km from Brooklands Museum.

West Molesey is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 18,565, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, West Molesey 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 West Molesey to your route.

About West Molesey

The Bessborough Reservoir is an embanked storage reservoir south of the River Thames in Surrey adjacent to the Knight Reservoir. To the south lies Queen Elizabeth II Reservoir and to the north the now disused Molesey Reservoirs. The A3050 runs to the north of the reservoir and the neighbouring town is Molesey to the

Read more east. It forms part the green buffer between Molesey and Walton on Thames. The reservoir is in the borough of Elmbridge.

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West Molesey 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 West Molesey located?

West Molesey is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3999 latitude, -0.3800 longitude.

What is the population of West Molesey?

West Molesey has a population of approximately 18,565 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
18,565
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.3999, -0.3800

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 West Molesey

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Thorpe Park

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

9 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

17 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.

17 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Science Museum London

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near West Molesey

  • 22 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 West Molesey.

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Walton-on-Thames

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3 km awayPop. 22,834

Thames Ditton

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Esher

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 52,392

Hanworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 23,563

Hinchley Wood

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 3,674

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