Rousham House
Rousham House from London
London to Rousham House, by chauffeur. It is 71.6 miles on the M4, M40 and B4030, about an hour and 29 minutes in clear traffic. The house is in Oxfordshire. Garden laid out by Charles Bridgeman and developed by William Kent; survives almost as Kent left it. No dogs, no under-15s without prior permission; no tea room or shop, so bring a picnic. By road, the closest National Rail station is Heyford (HYD), about 5 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
Collection is from your London address, hotel or club. Most parties take a luxury people-carrier for the extra room. The chauffeur brings you to the entrance of Rousham House and stays close for the return. For a longer stay, Remont sits about 26 minutes from the estate. Pair it with Blenheim Palace, about 24 minutes by road. The way back to Mayfair is about an hour and 29 minutes.
- Mayfair, London to Rousham House1 hr 29 min, 71.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Rousham House to Mayfair, London1 hr 29 min, 71.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Garden laid out by Charles Bridgeman and developed by William Kent; survives almost as Kent left it.
Source: rousham.orgNo dogs, no under-15s without prior permission; no tea room or shop, so bring a picnic.
Source: rousham.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Heyford (HYD), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgFeatures include Venus's Vale cascades, the seven-arched Praeneste above the River Cherwell, and the Eyecatcher sham ruin.
Source: rousham.orgBuilt in 1635 by Sir Robert Dormer and kept by the same family ever since.
Source: rousham.orgGarden tickets are bought on arrival; house tours must be booked in advance.
Source: rousham.orgOpening: Garden open every day of the year from 10am until dusk; house by prior arrangement only.
Source: rousham.orgRousham House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
How far is Rousham House from London?
About an hour and 29 minutes (71.6 miles) via the M4, M40 and B4030 in clear traffic; the return is about an hour and 29 minutes.
Is the train an alternative?
The nearest station by road is Heyford, 5 minutes from the house; a car goes door to door.
Where can we stay nearby?
Remont is about 26 minutes by road from Rousham House.
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