Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Loughton
A day out from Loughton to Kew Palace. Allow 54 minutes; the route runs via the A121, A104 and A406. Kew Palace lies south-west of Loughton, in Greater London. Between Loughton and the house you go through or past East Finchley, Ealing and Acton. Kew Palace dates to 1631. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Water here means the River Roding, which passes Loughton. Loughton's population was put at about 33,000 in 2021. Trains call at Chingford, 7 minutes from Loughton by road.
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
Your chauffeur calls for you in Loughton at the agreed hour. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Richmond Hill Hotel is 14 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Loughton is 52 minutes. From the Oxford base, Loughton is 77.5 miles and 1 hour 21 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Loughton to Kew Palace54 min, 25 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Loughton52 min, 24.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Kew Palace dates to 1631.
Source: wikidata.orgKew Palace is built in the Mannerism style.
Source: wikidata.orgLoughton lies on or beside the River Roding.
Source: wikidata.orgLoughton had about 33,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Loughton by road is Chingford (CHI), about 7 minutes' drive.
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 Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Loughton to Kew Palace?
54 minutes (25.0 miles) via the A121, A104 and A406 in clear traffic; the return is 52 minutes.
When is Kew Palace open?
Opening: opens seasonally from spring; the 2027 opening date is still to be confirmed.
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.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Richmond Hill Hotel, 14 minutes away from Kew Palace.
Our undertaking
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