Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Lightwater
Visiting Kew Palace? The car starts in Lightwater. 31 minutes each way, near enough, over 26.0 miles. On the way the car passes Virginia Water and Egham. The house is north-east of Lightwater as the crow flies. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. Lightwater had roughly 6,500 residents. Bagshot station dates from 1878. Lightwater's nearest station by road is Bagshot (BAG), 5 minutes away.
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 Lightwater address. Opening: opens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. For lunch or tea, Richmond Hill Hotel is 14 minutes away. Back to Lightwater is 29 minutes. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 4 minutes from Lightwater.
- Lightwater to Kew Palace31 min, 26 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Lightwater29 min, 25.5 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.orgLightwater has a population of about 6,500.
Source: wikidata.orgBagshot station opened in 1878.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Lightwater by road is Bagshot (BAG), about 5 minutes' drive.
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
Price this journey
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Lightwater to Kew Palace?
31 minutes (26.0 miles) via the M3, M25 and M4 in clear traffic; the return is 29 minutes.
Which way does the car go from Lightwater?
Via the M3, M25 and M4, passing Virginia Water and Egham; 26.0 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.