Althorp
Althorp from Houghton Regis
Out of Houghton Regis for the day, to Althorp. It is 38.1 miles via the M1, A5123 and A5076, 46 minutes in clear traffic. Althorp lies north-west of Houghton Regis, in Northamptonshire. It is a direct run with no town of note in between. Althorp is Grade I listed. Althorp dates to 1508. Houghton Regis lies within Bedfordshire. Rail reached Leagrave station in 1868. Houghton Hall in Houghton Regis is Grade II* listed.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Houghton Regis. The car brings you to the entrance of Althorp and stays close for the return. Holdenby House is 15 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Houghton Regis is 46 minutes. The car sets out from Oxford, 43.9 miles from Houghton Regis.
- Houghton Regis to Althorp46 min, 38.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Althorp to Houghton Regis46 min, 38.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Althorp is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAlthorp dates to 1508.
Source: wikidata.orgHoughton Regis is in Bedfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgLeagrave station opened in 1868.
Source: wikidata.orgHoughton Hall, in central Houghton Regis, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHouse and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August)
Source: althorp.comOfficial site states the house is now closed and hopes to welcome visitors again in 2027
Source: althorp.comHome of the Spencer family for more than 500 years
Source: althorp.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Houghton Regis to Althorp?
46 minutes (38.1 miles) via the M1, A5123 and A5076 in clear traffic; the return is 46 minutes.
When is Althorp open?
Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August).
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Long Buckby, 16 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, 34 minutes away from Althorp.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.