Kelmarsh Hall
Kelmarsh Hall from Oakham
Out of Oakham for the day, to Kelmarsh Hall. 42 minutes each way, near enough, over 28.3 miles. Kelmarsh Hall lies south-west of Oakham, in Northamptonshire. Expect to pass Uppingham, Great Oakley and Rothwell en route. Kelmarsh Hall is Grade I listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. Oakham is a market town. Some 11,000 people call Oakham home. Among Oakham's listed buildings is Oakham Market Cross (Grade I).
How the day runs
In Oakham, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. The Carlton is 24 minutes away for lunch or tea. The way home to Oakham takes 41 minutes (28.0 miles). From the Oxford base, Oakham is 85.0 miles and 1 hour 57 minutes via the A34 and A43.
- Oakham to Kelmarsh Hall42 min, 28.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Kelmarsh Hall to Oakham41 min, 28 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Kelmarsh Hall is Grade I listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgOakham is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgOakham had about 11,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgOakham Market Cross, in central Oakham, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk1 March to 29 October; hall Sun/Tue/Wed and Thursday mornings, gardens Tue-Thu and Sun, plus bank holidays
Source: kelmarsh.comGrade II* listed historic gardens with a walled garden noted for its dahlia collection
Source: kelmarsh.comRun by the Kelmarsh Trust, a registered charity
Source: kelmarsh.comNo pre-booking needed; pay or show Historic Houses/RHS membership at the visitor centre
Source: kelmarsh.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Oakham to Kelmarsh Hall?
42 minutes (28.3 miles) via the A6003, A43 and A14 in clear traffic; the return is 41 minutes.
When is Kelmarsh Hall open?
Opening: 1 March to 29 October; hall Sun/Tue/Wed and Thursday mornings, gardens Tue-Thu and Sun, plus bank holidays.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
The Carlton, 24 minutes away from Kelmarsh Hall.
Can we add a second house?
Lamport Hall is 7 minutes from Kelmarsh Hall.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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- 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.