Kelmarsh Hall
Kelmarsh Hall from Thrapston
Kelmarsh Hall, with collection in Thrapston. Allow 26 minutes; the route runs via the A6116, A14 and A508. The route goes by Rothwell. The house is west of Thrapston as the crow flies. Kelmarsh Hall is Grade I listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden. Grade I: Church of St Nicholas, 0.6 miles from Thrapston's centre. Among Thrapston's listed buildings is Church of St James (Grade II*). With about 7,200 residents, Thrapston is a small town of 5,000 to 10,000 people.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Thrapston address. At Kelmarsh Hall you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. For lunch or tea, The Carlton is 24 minutes away. Return to Thrapston: 19.4 miles. The car sets out from Oxford, 71.4 miles from Thrapston.
- Thrapston to Kelmarsh Hall26 min, 19.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Kelmarsh Hall to Thrapston26 min, 19.4 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.orgChurch of St Nicholas, 0.6 miles out from central Thrapston, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChurch of St James, in central Thrapston, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThrapston had about 7,200 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org1 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
How many miles is Kelmarsh Hall from Thrapston?
19.5 miles via the A6116, A14 and A508, 26 minutes in clear traffic; 26 minutes back.
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
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.