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Althorp

Althorp from Ampthill

Out of Ampthill for the day, to Althorp. It is 32.2 miles via the A507, M1 and A5076, 43 minutes in clear traffic. It is a direct run with no town of note in between. Althorp dates to 1508. Althorp is Grade I listed. One Ampthill landmark is Avenue House, listed Grade II*. Bedfordshire is Ampthill's county. For rail, Flitwick (FLT) is the nearest stop, about 5 minutes' drive.

How the day runs

In Ampthill, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August). Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Holdenby House, 15 minutes by road. The way home to Ampthill takes 43 minutes (31.9 miles). From the Oxford base, Ampthill is 55.7 miles and 1 hour 18 minutes via the A34 and M40.

  • Ampthill to Althorp43 min, 32.2 miles, in clear traffic
  • Althorp to Ampthill43 min, 31.9 miles, in clear traffic

Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.

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Questions

How many miles is Althorp from Ampthill?

32.2 miles via the A507, M1 and A5076, 43 minutes in clear traffic; 43 minutes back.

Where can we eat or stay nearby?

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, 34 minutes away from Althorp.

Can we add a second house?

Holdenby House is 15 minutes from Althorp.

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