Shaw House
Shaw House from Oxford
From Oxford to Shaw House. Allow about 39 minutes; the route follows the A4144, A34 and A339 for 27.2 miles. The house is in Berkshire. 'Dressed for Battle' Civil War arms and armour exhibition on loan from Littlecote House. By road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 5 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
Collection is from your college, hotel or home in Oxford. The luxury people-carrier is chosen to fit the party. The chauffeur brings you to the entrance of Shaw House and stays close for the return. The nearest hotel on our list, The Pheasant Inn, is 12.0 miles off. Pair it with Highclere Castle, about 24 minutes by road. The way back to Oxford is about 40 minutes.
- Oxford to Shaw House39 min, 27.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw House to Oxford40 min, 27.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
'Dressed for Battle' Civil War arms and armour exhibition on loan from Littlecote House.
Source: westberkshireheritage.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGrade I listed house run by West Berkshire Heritage (West Berkshire Council).
Source: westberkshireheritage.orgFour period rooms: Tudor Oak Room, Queen Anne Drawing Room, Georgian Parlour and Edwardian Bedroom.
Source: westberkshireheritage.orgFree parking a short walk from the house, plus cycle parking; free audio guides.
Source: westberkshireheritage.orgOpening: Open daily mid-February to September; Monday-Saturday in October; daily 1-20 December; closed November and January.
Source: westberkshireheritage.orgShaw House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukShaw House lies in Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
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Questions
How far is Shaw House from Oxford?
About 39 minutes (27.2 miles) via the A4144, A34 and A339 in clear traffic; the return is about 40 minutes.
Is Oxford your base?
Yes. Ravensley works from Oxford, so there is no positioning leg on an Oxford start.
When is the house open?
Opening: open daily mid-February to September; Monday-Saturday in October; daily 1-20 December; closed November and January.
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.