Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Thame
Out of Thame for the day, to Kew Palace. 53 minutes each way, near enough, over 48.1 miles. Kew Palace lies south-east of Thame, in Greater London. The route goes by Flackwell Heath, Loudwater and Wooburn Green. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. Among Thame's listed buildings is 91 and 92, High Street (Grade II*). Around 13,000 people live in Thame (2021 figure). Among Thame's listed buildings is The Birdcage Public House (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
Your chauffeur calls for you in Thame at the agreed hour. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Chiswick House is 16 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Thame is 52 minutes. From the Oxford base, Thame is 17.5 miles and 32 minutes via the A4142 and A40.
- Thame to Kew Palace53 min, 48.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Thame52 min, 48.1 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.org91 and 92, High Street, in central Thame, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThame had about 13,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Birdcage Public House, in central Thame, 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
What drive time should we allow from Thame to Kew Palace?
53 minutes (48.1 miles) via the M40, M25 and M4 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.
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.