Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor from Chippenham
A day out from Chippenham to Kelmscott Manor. It is 39.5 miles via the M4, A419 and A361, 57 minutes in clear traffic. The house is north-east of Chippenham as the crow flies. On the way the car passes Chiseldon, Highworth and Lechlade. Kelmscott Manor is Grade I listed. Angel Hotel in Chippenham is Grade II* listed. Chippenham's population was put at about 37,000 in 2021. Rail reached Chippenham station in 1841.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Chippenham. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. For lunch or tea, The Bay Tree is 28 minutes away. The way home to Chippenham takes 56 minutes (38.3 miles). From the Oxford base, Chippenham is 65.7 miles and 1 hour 13 minutes via the A34 and M4.
- Chippenham to Kelmscott Manor57 min, 39.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Kelmscott Manor to Chippenham56 min, 38.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Kelmscott Manor is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAngel Hotel, in central Chippenham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChippenham had about 37,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgChippenham station opened in 1841.
Source: wikidata.orgOpen April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday
Source: kelmscottmanor.org.ukFormer 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Chippenham to Kelmscott Manor?
57 minutes (39.5 miles) via the M4, A419 and A361 in clear traffic; the return is 56 minutes.
When is Kelmscott Manor open?
Opening: open April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday.
Can we add a second house?
Buscot Park is 16 minutes from Kelmscott Manor.
Which way does the car go from Chippenham?
Via the M4, A419 and A361, passing Chiseldon, Highworth and Lechlade; 39.5 miles in all.
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