Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor from Highworth
Out of Highworth for the day, to Kelmscott Manor. 20 minutes each way, near enough, over 7.8 miles. Between Highworth and the house you go through or past Lechlade. The house is north-east of Highworth as the crow flies. Kelmscott Manor is Grade I listed. One Highworth landmark is 24, High Street, listed Grade II*. Swindon (SWI) is the station to know: 17 minutes by road. The line through Swindon is the Golden Valley line.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur calls for you in Highworth at the agreed hour. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Buscot Park is 16 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Highworth is 20 minutes. Positioning from Oxford to Highworth is 47 minutes, built into the booking.
- Highworth to Kelmscott Manor20 min, 7.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Kelmscott Manor to Highworth20 min, 7.8 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.uk24, High Street, in central Highworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Highworth by road is Swindon (SWI), about 17 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station is on the Golden Valley line and Great Western Main Line.
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
How many miles is Kelmscott Manor from Highworth?
7.8 miles via the A361 and A417, 20 minutes in clear traffic; 20 minutes back.
When is Kelmscott Manor open?
Opening: open April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday.
Which way does the car go from Highworth?
Via the A361 and A417, passing Lechlade; 7.8 miles in all.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Swindon, 37 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.