Kew Palace
Kew Palace from Woburn Sands
A day out from Woburn Sands to Kew Palace. Roughly 1 hour each way, near enough, over 57.9 miles. Expect to pass Redbourn, Abbots Langley and Maple Cross en route. The house is south-east of Woburn Sands 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. Woburn Sands is a small place of under 5,000 people, about 3,700 at the last figure. The station at Woburn Sands opened in 1846. Church of Saint Michael in Woburn Sands is Grade II* 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
Pick-up is from your own front door in Woburn Sands. At Kew Palace you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. Richmond Hill Hotel is 14 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Woburn Sands is 58 minutes. Positioning from Oxford to Woburn Sands is 1 hour 9 minutes, built into the booking.
- Woburn Sands to Kew Palace1 hr, 57.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Kew Palace to Woburn Sands58 min, 57.3 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.orgWoburn Sands had about 3,700 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgWoburn Sands station opened in 1846.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of Saint Michael, in central Woburn Sands, 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 Woburn Sands to Kew Palace?
Roughly 1 hour (57.9 miles) via the M1, M25 and M4 in clear traffic; the return is 58 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.