Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle from Heathrow
Off a Heathrow flight and on to Eastnor Castle. Allow around 2 hours and 11 minutes each way by way of the M4 and A419. Gothic interiors at the castle were designed by A W N Pugin, commissioned by the 2nd Earl in 1849. It dates to 1811. The house is Grade I listed.
The house’s opening arrangements are changing. Check its own website for the dates before you travel.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur waits in arrivals, with the car parked just outside the terminal. The executive saloon is matched to the size of the party. The chauffeur brings you to the entrance of Eastnor Castle and stays close. Ellenborough Park is around 43 minutes away for lunch or a night. A second house, Croome Court, is 16.3 miles away. Back to Heathrow takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes, and the car can drop you at the terminal for an evening flight.
- Heathrow Airport to Eastnor Castle2 hr 11 min, 127.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Eastnor Castle to Heathrow Airport2 hr 12 min, 127.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Gothic interiors at the castle were designed by A W N Pugin, commissioned by the 2nd Earl in 1849.
Source: eastnorcastle.comEastnor Castle dates to 1811.
Source: wikidata.orgEastnor Castle is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukEastnor Castle was built between 1810 and 1824 for the 2nd Baron Somers, later the 1st Earl.
Source: eastnorcastle.comThe castle is used today for visitors, weddings and private events.
Source: eastnorcastle.comVisitors can see the state rooms and bedrooms, the grounds with play areas and arboretum, and the Knight's Maze.
Source: eastnorcastle.comEastnor Castle is in Ledbury, Herefordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgArchitects associated with Eastnor Castle include Robert Smirke.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
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Questions
Heathrow to Eastnor Castle: how long by car?
Around 2 hours and 11 minutes (127.3 miles) by way of the M4, A419 and A417 in clear traffic; the return is around 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What if the flight lands late?
The chauffeur tracks the flight and adjusts the meeting time.
Can we add a second house?
Croome Court is around 36 minutes from Eastnor Castle.
When is the house open?
Opening: open to visitors on selected dates from Easter to the end of September. For now: eastnor Castle is closed to visitors until Easter 2027; the deer park across the road stays open daily.
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.