Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace from Maidstone
Visiting Hampton Court Palace? The car starts in Maidstone. 59 minutes each way, near enough, over 51.2 miles. The house is west of Maidstone as the crow flies. Between Maidstone and the house you go through or past Chevening, Westerham and Merstham. Hampton Court Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. Hampton Court Palace is looked after by the Historic Royal Palaces. Maidstone's population was put at about 180,000 in 2022. All Saints Church in Maidstone is Grade I listed. Historic England lists Maidstone's Archbishop's Palace at Grade I.
How the day runs
In Maidstone, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. For lunch or tea, Oatlands Park is 17 minutes away. The way home to Maidstone takes 59 minutes (49.9 miles). Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 46 minutes from Maidstone via the M40, M25 and M26.
- Maidstone to Hampton Court Palace59 min, 51.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Hampton Court Palace to Maidstone59 min, 49.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Hampton Court Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument.
Source: wikidata.orgHampton Court Palace is looked after by the Historic Royal Palaces.
Source: wikidata.orgMaidstone had about 180,000 residents in 2022.
Source: wikidata.orgAll Saints Church, in central Maidstone, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukArchbishop's Palace, in central Maidstone, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHampton Court Palace dates to 1515.
Source: wikidata.orgHampton Court Palace is built in the Tudor and baroque style.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Hampton Court (HMC), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Hampton Court Palace from Maidstone?
51.2 miles via the M20, M26 and M25, 59 minutes in clear traffic; 59 minutes back.
When is Hampton Court Palace open?
The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season.
Can we add a second house?
Ham House is 21 minutes from Hampton Court Palace.
Which way does the car go from Maidstone?
Via the M20, M26 and M25, passing Chevening, Westerham and Merstham; 51.2 miles in all.
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