Knebworth House
Knebworth House from Luton
A day out from Luton to Knebworth House. The drive is 37 minutes (16.5 miles) via the A505, A602 and A1(M). On the way the car passes Hitchin and Stevenage. Knebworth House is built in the Gothic art style. Knebworth House is Grade II* listed. Water here means the River Lea, which passes Luton. Luton stands about 160 metres above sea level. Historic England lists Luton's St Mary's Church at Grade I.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Luton. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Offley Place Country House Hotel is 25 minutes away for lunch or tea. Going home, allow 36 minutes to Luton. From the Oxford base, Luton is 66.0 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Luton to Knebworth House37 min, 16.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Knebworth House to Luton36 min, 16.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Knebworth House is built in the Gothic art style.
Source: wikidata.orgKnebworth House is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLuton lies on or beside the River Lea.
Source: wikidata.orgLuton stands about 160 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, in central Luton, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSeasonal: late March to early September 2027 (daily in holidays, weekends otherwise), plus October half-term gardens
Source: knebworthhouse.comEstate includes 250 acres of parkland and 28 acres of formal gardens
Source: knebworthhouse.comFilm and TV credits include Batman (1989), The King's Speech and Nanny McPhee
Source: knebworthhouse.com
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Questions
How many miles is Knebworth House from Luton?
16.5 miles via the A505, A602 and A1(M), 37 minutes in clear traffic; 36 minutes back.
When is Knebworth House open?
Opening: seasonal: late March to early September 2027 (daily in holidays, weekends otherwise), plus October half-term gardens.
Can we add a second house?
Hatfield House is 21 minutes from Knebworth House.
Which way does the car go from Luton?
Via the A505, A602 and A1(M), passing Hitchin and Stevenage; 16.5 miles in all.
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