Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Harpenden
Visiting Kew Palace? The car starts in Harpenden. The drive is 48 minutes (42.3 miles) via the M1, M25 and M4. Kew Palace lies south of Harpenden, in Greater London. The route goes by Redbourn, Abbots Langley and Maple Cross. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. Harpenden station dates from 1868. Harpenden Hall (District Council Offices) in Harpenden is Grade II* listed. With about 31,000 residents, Harpenden is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people.
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
In Harpenden, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. Opening: opens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed. The car brings you to the entrance of Kew Palace and stays close for the return. Chiswick House is 16 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Harpenden is 47 minutes. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 12 minutes from Harpenden.
- Harpenden to Kew Palace48 min, 42.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Harpenden47 min, 41.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style.
Source: wikidata.orgKew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument.
Source: wikidata.orgHarpenden station opened in 1868.
Source: wikidata.orgHarpenden Hall (District Council Offices), in central Harpenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHarpenden had about 31,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgOpens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed
Source: hrp.org.ukKew Palace dates to 1631.
Source: wikidata.orgArchitects associated with Kew Palace include James Wyatt.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Harpenden to Kew Palace?
48 minutes (42.3 miles) via the M1, M25 and M4 in clear traffic; the return is 47 minutes.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Richmond Hill Hotel, 14 minutes away from Kew Palace.
Can we add a second house?
Chiswick House is 16 minutes from Kew Palace.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.