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Althorp

Althorp from Southam

Althorp, with collection in Southam. Allow 41 minutes; the route runs via the A425 and A45. The house is east of Southam as the crow flies. On the way the car passes Daventry. Althorp is Grade I listed. Althorp dates to 1508. Church of St James in Southam is Grade I listed. Southam had roughly 8,100 residents at the 2021 count. The station at Leamington Spa opened in 1852.

How the day runs

In Southam, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Holdenby House, 15 minutes by road. Back to Southam is 41 minutes. The car sets out from Oxford, 44.7 miles from Southam.

  • Southam to Althorp41 min, 20.5 miles, in clear traffic
  • Althorp to Southam41 min, 20.4 miles, in clear traffic

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

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Questions

What drive time should we allow from Southam to Althorp?

41 minutes (20.5 miles) via the A425 and A45 in clear traffic; the return is 41 minutes.

When is Althorp open?

Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August).

Can we add a second house?

Holdenby House is 15 minutes from Althorp.

Which way does the car go from Southam?

Via the A425 and A45, passing Daventry; 20.5 miles in all.

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