Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Sunbury-on-Thames
Kew Palace from Sunbury-on-Thames, by chauffeur. It is 9.3 miles via the A316 and A307, 26 minutes in clear traffic. Expect to pass Twickenham, Isleworth and Richmond en route. The house is north-east of Sunbury-on-Thames 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. Among Sunbury-on-Thames's listed buildings is Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade II*). Sunbury-on-Thames is a town of 10,000 to 20,000 people, about 18,000 at the last figure. Sunbury (Surrey) station dates from 1864.
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 Sunbury-on-Thames 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. Pair it with Chiswick House, 16 minutes by road. Return to Sunbury-on-Thames: 9.2 miles. The car sets out from Oxford, 59.4 miles from Sunbury-on-Thames.
- Sunbury-on-Thames to Kew Palace26 min, 9.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Sunbury-on-Thames25 min, 9.2 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.orgChurch of St Mary the Virgin, in central Sunbury-on-Thames, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSunbury-on-Thames had about 18,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgSunbury (Surrey) station opened in 1864.
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 Sunbury-on-Thames to Kew Palace?
26 minutes (9.3 miles) via the A316 and A307 in clear traffic; the return is 25 minutes.
Which way does the car go from Sunbury-on-Thames?
Via the A316 and A307, passing Twickenham, Isleworth and Richmond; 9.3 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.