Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Buckhurst Hill
Out of Buckhurst Hill for the day, to Kew Palace. 52 minutes each way, near enough, over 23.7 miles. The house is south-west of Buckhurst Hill as the crow flies. Expect to pass East Finchley, Ealing and Acton en route. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. Kew Palace dates to 1631. The station at Chingford opened in 1873. The Chingford branch line serves Chingford. Water here means the River Roding, which passes Buckhurst Hill.
We have not been able to confirm this year’s opening dates. Check the house’s own website before you travel.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Buckhurst Hill address. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Richmond Hill Hotel is 14 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Buckhurst Hill is 50 minutes. From the Oxford base, Buckhurst Hill is 79.7 miles and 1 hour 25 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Buckhurst Hill to Kew Palace52 min, 23.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Buckhurst Hill50 min, 23.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument.
Source: wikidata.orgKew Palace dates to 1631.
Source: wikidata.orgChingford station opened in 1873.
Source: wikidata.orgChingford station is on the Chingford branch line.
Source: wikidata.orgBuckhurst Hill lies on or beside the River Roding.
Source: wikidata.orgOpens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed
Source: hrp.org.ukArchitects associated with Kew Palace include James Wyatt.
Source: wikidata.orgKew Palace is built in the Mannerism style.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Buckhurst Hill to Kew Palace?
52 minutes (23.7 miles) via the A104, A406 and A205 in clear traffic; the return is 50 minutes.
When is Kew Palace open?
Opening: opens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed.
Which way does the car go from Buckhurst Hill?
Via the A104, A406 and A205, passing East Finchley, Ealing and Acton; 23.7 miles in all.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Kew Bridge, 5 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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- Nothing
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before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.