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About Benson

Benson lies along the A4074 in South Oxfordshire, making it a handy stop between Oxford and Reading. The town sits in Thames Valley countryside with the Chilterns nearby, whilst RAF Benson operates from just outside the centre. With roughly 100 public EV chargers in the area and good links to the M40, it's well-positioned for both local trips and longer journeys. The base is home to the Royal Flight's distinctive red helicopters.

Where is Benson on the map?

Benson is in England, at 51.621, -1.110 - about 16 km east of Tadley, Oxfordshire.

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EV Chargers in Benson

67 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Benson. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Benson9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Benson?

The closest airport to Benson is London Heathrow Airport, 58 km (about 54 min by car).

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