Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle from Oxford
From Oxford to Eastnor Castle for the day. Allow around an hour and 45 minutes each way by way of the A40 and M5. For rail, Ledbury (LED) is the handiest station, 8 minutes away by car. The castle is used today for visitors, weddings and private events. Architects associated with Eastnor Castle include Robert Smirke.
The house’s opening arrangements are changing. Check its own website for the dates before you travel.
How the day runs
Pick-up can be anywhere in Oxford. 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. Add Croome Court, around 36 minutes on, if there is time. Back to Oxford takes around an hour and 45 minutes.
- Oxford to Eastnor Castle1 hr 45 min, 74.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Eastnor Castle to Oxford1 hr 45 min, 76.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The castle is used today for visitors, weddings and private events.
Source: eastnorcastle.comArchitects associated with Eastnor Castle include Robert Smirke.
Source: wikidata.orgEastnor Castle was built between 1810 and 1824 for the 2nd Baron Somers, later the 1st Earl.
Source: eastnorcastle.comGothic interiors at the castle were designed by A W N Pugin, commissioned by the 2nd Earl in 1849.
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.orgEastnor Castle dates to 1811.
Source: wikidata.orgEastnor Castle is built in the Gothic Revival style.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Oxford to Eastnor Castle: how long by car?
Around an hour and 45 minutes (74.1 miles) by way of the A40, M5 and M50 in clear traffic; the return is around an hour and 45 minutes.
Is Oxford where you are based?
Yes. Ravensley works from Oxford, so an Oxford start has no positioning leg.
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.