Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Hitchin
Kew Palace, with collection in Hitchin. The drive is 59 minutes (39.6 miles) via the A1(M), A1 and A406. The house is south of Hitchin as the crow flies. Expect to pass Stevenage, Knebworth and Welwyn en route. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. By car, Hitchin station is 3 minutes from Hitchin. Among Hitchin's listed buildings is The Priory (Grade I). Historic England lists Hitchin's 8-12, Market Place at Grade II*.
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 Hitchin, 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. Going home, allow 57 minutes to Hitchin. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 24 minutes from Hitchin via the M40, M25 and A1(M).
- Hitchin to Kew Palace59 min, 39.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Hitchin57 min, 38.8 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.orgThe closest National Rail station to Hitchin by road is Hitchin (HIT), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Priory, in central Hitchin, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk8-12, Market Place, in central Hitchin, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOpens 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
How many miles is Kew Palace from Hitchin?
39.6 miles via the A1(M), A1 and A406, 59 minutes in clear traffic; 57 minutes back.
Which way does the car go from Hitchin?
Via the A1(M), A1 and A406, passing Stevenage, Knebworth and Welwyn; 39.6 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
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.