Rousham House
Rousham House from Faringdon
A day out from Faringdon to Rousham House. Allow 50 minutes; the route runs via the A420, A44 and A4260. Rousham House lies north-east of Faringdon. On the way the car passes Kingston Bagpuize. Rousham House is Grade I listed. Faringdon House in Faringdon is Grade I listed. Swindon station dates from 1842. Faringdon is in Oxfordshire.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Faringdon address. Opening: garden open every day of the year from 10am until dusk; house by prior arrangement only. The car brings you to the entrance of Rousham House and stays close for the return. For lunch or tea, Remont is 26 minutes away. The way home to Faringdon takes 50 minutes (30.8 miles). From the Oxford base, Faringdon is 20.9 miles and 34 minutes via the A420 and A4144.
- Faringdon to Rousham House50 min, 30.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Rousham House to Faringdon50 min, 30.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Rousham House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukFaringdon House, in central Faringdon, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukSwindon station opened in 1842.
Source: wikidata.orgFaringdon is in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgGarden open every day of the year from 10am until dusk; house by prior arrangement only
Source: rousham.orgGarden 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.orgBuilt in 1635 by Sir Robert Dormer and kept by the same family ever since.
Source: rousham.org
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Questions
How many miles is Rousham House from Faringdon?
30.6 miles via the A420, A44 and A4260, 50 minutes in clear traffic; 50 minutes back.
Which way does the car go from Faringdon?
Via the A420, A44 and A4260, passing Kingston Bagpuize; 30.6 miles in all.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Heyford, 5 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
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.