Althorp
Althorp from Shefford
Visiting Althorp? The car starts in Shefford. 59 minutes each way, near enough, over 40.5 miles. On the way the car passes Ampthill. Althorp lies north-west of Shefford, in Northamptonshire. Althorp is Grade I listed. Althorp dates to 1508. Shefford is classed as a market town. The East Coast Main Line serves Arlesey. Rail reached Arlesey station in 1850.
How the day runs
In Shefford, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. At Althorp you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. For lunch or tea, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is 34 minutes away. Back to Shefford is 59 minutes. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 33 minutes from Shefford via the A34, A421 and A507.
- Shefford to Althorp59 min, 40.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Althorp to Shefford59 min, 40.2 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.orgShefford is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgArlesey station is on the East Coast Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgArlesey station opened in 1850.
Source: wikidata.orgHouse 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
How many miles is Althorp from Shefford?
40.5 miles via the A507, M1 and A5076, 59 minutes in clear traffic; 59 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.
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.