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Althorp

Althorp from Luton

Althorp, an easy day from Luton. 51 minutes each way, near enough, over 41.3 miles. Althorp lies north-west of Luton, in Northamptonshire. Althorp is Grade I listed. Althorp dates to 1508. Luton lies on or beside the River Lea. At roughly 160 metres, Luton sits above the sea by that much. St Mary's Church in Luton is Grade I listed.

How the day runs

The day starts at your Luton address. The car brings you to the entrance of Althorp and stays close for the return. For lunch or tea, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is 34 minutes away. Return to Luton: 41.3 miles. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Luton takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Luton to Althorp51 min, 41.3 miles, in clear traffic
  • Althorp to Luton51 min, 41.3 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 Luton?

41.3 miles via the A505, M1 and A5076, 51 minutes in clear traffic; 51 minutes back.

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.

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