Rousham House
Rousham House from Oxford
From Oxford to Rousham House. It is 19.6 miles on the A34, A44 and A4260, about 38 minutes in clear traffic. You are heading into Oxfordshire. Built in 1635 by Sir Robert Dormer and kept by the same family ever since. The house is Grade I listed.
How the day runs
Collection is from your college, hotel or home in Oxford. 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 Oxford is about 38 minutes.
- Oxford to Rousham House38 min, 19.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Rousham House to Oxford38 min, 19.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Built in 1635 by Sir Robert Dormer and kept by the same family ever since.
Source: rousham.orgRousham House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGarden laid out by Charles Bridgeman and developed by William Kent; survives almost as Kent left it.
Source: rousham.orgFeatures include Venus's Vale cascades, the seven-arched Praeneste above the River Cherwell, and the Eyecatcher sham ruin.
Source: rousham.orgNo dogs, no under-15s without prior permission; no tea room or shop, so bring a picnic.
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 lies in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long does it take to get from Oxford to Rousham House?
About 38 minutes (19.6 miles) via the A34, A44 and A4260 in clear traffic; the return is about 38 minutes.
Can we add a second house?
Blenheim Palace is about 24 minutes from Rousham House.
Is Oxford your base?
Yes. Ravensley works from Oxford, so there is no positioning leg on an Oxford start.
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