Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor from Royal Wootton Bassett
Kelmscott Manor from Royal Wootton Bassett, by chauffeur. It is 24.7 miles via the M4, A419 and A361, 44 minutes in clear traffic. Expect to pass Chiseldon, Highworth and Lechlade en route. Kelmscott Manor lies north-east of Royal Wootton Bassett, in Oxfordshire. Kelmscott Manor is Grade I listed. Royal Wootton Bassett had roughly 14,000 residents at the 2021 count. Trains call at Swindon, 15 minutes from Royal Wootton Bassett by road. The station at Swindon opened in 1842.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur calls for you in Royal Wootton Bassett at the agreed hour. At Kelmscott Manor you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. The Bay Tree is 28 minutes away for lunch or tea. Going home, allow 44 minutes to Royal Wootton Bassett. Ravensley works from Oxford, roughly 1 hour from Royal Wootton Bassett via the A34, M4 and A3102.
- Royal Wootton Bassett to Kelmscott Manor44 min, 24.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Kelmscott Manor to Royal Wootton Bassett44 min, 24.4 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.ukRoyal Wootton Bassett had about 14,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Royal Wootton Bassett by road is Swindon (SWI), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSwindon station opened in 1842.
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 Royal Wootton Bassett to Kelmscott Manor?
44 minutes (24.7 miles) via the M4, A419 and A361 in clear traffic; the return is 44 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 Royal Wootton Bassett?
Via the M4, A419 and A361, passing Chiseldon, Highworth and Lechlade; 24.7 miles in all.
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