Buscot Park
Buscot Park from Swindon
Out of Swindon for the day, to Buscot Park. It is 16.5 miles via the A4312, A420 and A417, 32 minutes in clear traffic. Expect to pass Faringdon en route. Buscot Park is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. Among Swindon's listed buildings is Health Hydro (Grade II*). Rail reached Swindon station in 1842. Historic England lists Chain Test House, 0.4 miles from Swindon's centre, at Grade II*.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Swindon. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. The Bay Tree is 24 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Swindon is 32 minutes. From the Oxford base, Swindon is 33.1 miles and 55 minutes via the A420 and A34.
- Swindon to Buscot Park32 min, 16.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Buscot Park to Swindon32 min, 16.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Buscot Park is Grade II* listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgHealth Hydro, in central Swindon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSwindon station opened in 1842.
Source: wikidata.orgChain Test House, 0.4 miles out from central Swindon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOn open days the house and grounds open 2pm to 6pm, last house entry 5pm; open days are listed on the calendar
Source: buscot-park.comHouses the Faringdon Collection of paintings and silverware, held by independent trustees.
Source: buscot-park.comEstate given to the National Trust in the 1940s with a family leaseback; the Faringdon family runs it day to day.
Source: buscot-park.comFree visitor parking; all visitors check in at the Ticket Office on arrival.
Source: buscot-park.com
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Questions
How many miles is Buscot Park from Swindon?
16.5 miles via the A4312, A420 and A417, 32 minutes in clear traffic; 32 minutes back.
When is Buscot Park open?
Opening: on open days the house and grounds open 2pm to 6pm, last house entry 5pm; open days are listed on the calendar.
Can we add a second house?
Kelmscott Manor is 15 minutes from Buscot Park.
Which way does the car go from Swindon?
Via the A4312, A420 and A417, passing Faringdon; 16.5 miles in all.
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