Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor from Swindon
Kelmscott Manor from Swindon, by chauffeur. The drive is 36 minutes (14.5 miles) via the A4312, B4006 and A361. The route goes by Highworth and Lechlade. Kelmscott Manor is Grade I listed. 0.4 miles from Swindon's centre stands Chain Test House, listed Grade II*. Swindon Mechanics' Institute in Swindon is Grade II* listed. For rail, Swindon (SWI) is the nearest stop, about 5 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Swindon. At Kelmscott Manor you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. For lunch or tea, The Bay Tree is 28 minutes away. Going home, allow 37 minutes to Swindon. From the Oxford base, Swindon is 33.1 miles and 55 minutes via the A420 and A34.
- Swindon to Kelmscott Manor36 min, 14.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Kelmscott Manor to Swindon37 min, 14.5 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.ukChain Test House, 0.4 miles out from central Swindon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSwindon Mechanics' Institute, in central Swindon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Swindon by road is Swindon (SWI), about 5 minutes' drive.
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 Swindon to Kelmscott Manor?
36 minutes (14.5 miles) via the A4312, B4006 and A361 in clear traffic; the return is 37 minutes.
When is Kelmscott Manor open?
Opening: open April to end of October, Thursday to Saturday.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Swindon, 37 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
The Bay Tree, 28 minutes away from Kelmscott Manor.
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