Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Thatcham
Kew Palace, an easy day from Thatcham. The drive is 59 minutes (49.2 miles) via the A4, M4 and A205. Between Thatcham and the house you go through or past Slough and Colnbrook. Kew Palace is built in the Mannerism style. Kew Palace is Grade I listed and is protected as a scheduled monument. Rail reached Thatcham station in 1847. Thatcham's nearest station by road is Thatcham (THA), 5 minutes away. Old Bluecoat School in Thatcham is Grade I listed.
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 Thatcham, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. 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. The way home to Thatcham takes 57 minutes (48.5 miles). The car sets out from Oxford, 29.5 miles from Thatcham.
- Thatcham to Kew Palace59 min, 49.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Thatcham57 min, 48.5 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.orgThatcham station opened in 1847.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Thatcham by road is Thatcham (THA), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgOld Bluecoat School, in central Thatcham, carries a Grade I 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 Thatcham to Kew Palace?
59 minutes (49.2 miles) via the A4, M4 and A205 in clear traffic; the return is 57 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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- 24 hrs
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.