Country houses
Kelmscott Manor: a chauffeured day
Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire. London Oxford Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 51 minutes' drive (22.8 miles). Former Cotswold home of William Morris, owned by the Society of Antiquaries of London. Displays Morris's collection of art and objects; visitors can also explore the gardens and tearoom. Opening: open April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday.
How the day runs
From Mayfair it is about an hour and 51 minutes via the A4, M4 and A361; from Heathrow about an hour and 28 minutes; from Oxford about 53 minutes. For lunch or an overnight stay, The Bay Tree is about 28 minutes away, and Buscot Park is about 16 minutes further on if you want a second house in the day. The chauffeur waits on the estate or nearby while you walk the house and gardens.
- Mayfair, London to Kelmscott Manor1 hr 51 min, 92.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Heathrow Airport to Kelmscott Manor1 hr 28 min, 79.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Oxford to Kelmscott Manor53 min, 28.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Former Cotswold home of William Morris, owned by the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Source: kelmscottmanor.org.ukDisplays Morris's collection of art and objects; visitors can also explore the gardens and tearoom.
Source: kelmscottmanor.org.ukFree parking by St George's Church, a 10-12 minute walk, with a free shuttle minibus for those who need it.
Source: kelmscottmanor.org.ukTickets booked online, with on-site purchase available during a ticketing issue.
Source: kelmscottmanor.org.ukOpening: Open April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday.
Source: kelmscottmanor.org.ukKelmscott Manor is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukKelmscott Manor lies in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Swindon (SWI), about 37 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Journeys to and from Kelmscott Manor
- London 1 hr 51 min
- Heathrow 1 hr 28 min
- Oxford 53 min
- Lechlade 11 min
- Faringdon 19 min
- Fairford 19 min
- Highworth 20 min
- Carterton 22 min
- Burford 27 min
- Witney 30 min
- Swindon 36 min
- Cirencester 36 min
- Wantage 38 min
- Cricklade 39 min
- Northleach 40 min
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Questions
Is Kelmscott Manor open to visitors?
Opening: open April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday.
Can you combine Kelmscott Manor with another house?
Buscot Park is about 16 minutes away by road.
Which station is nearest?
Swindon, about 37 minutes by road.
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- 60 min
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