Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Ilford
Kew Palace, with collection in Ilford. The drive is 53 minutes (25.6 miles) via the A118, A406 and A205. The house is west of Ilford as the crow flies. Between Ilford and the house you go through or past East Finchley, Ealing and Acton. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. For rail, Ilford (IFD) is the nearest stop, about 3 minutes' drive. Greater London is Ilford's county. Ilford had roughly 168,000 residents.
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 Ilford, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. The car brings you to the entrance of Kew Palace and stays close for the return. Pair it with Chiswick House, 16 minutes by road. The way home to Ilford takes 53 minutes (25.6 miles). Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Ilford takes 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Ilford to Kew Palace53 min, 25.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Ilford53 min, 25.6 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 Ilford by road is Ilford (IFD), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgIlford is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgOpenStreetMap records a population of about 168,000 for Ilford.
Source: openstreetmap.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 Ilford to Kew Palace?
53 minutes (25.6 miles) via the A118, A406 and A205 in clear traffic; the return is 53 minutes.
When is Kew Palace open?
Opening: opens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed.
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.