Shaw House
Shaw House from Cricklade
Out of Cricklade for the day, to Shaw House. Allow 43 minutes; the route runs via the A419, M4 and A339. On the way the car passes Chiseldon. Shaw House is Grade I listed. Cricklade lies on or beside the River Thames. Cricklade is a small place of under 5,000 people, about 4,200 at the last figure. Among Cricklade's listed buildings is Jenner's School (Grade II*).
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Cricklade. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. The Pheasant Inn is 15 minutes away for lunch or tea. Going home, allow 42 minutes to Cricklade. Positioning from Oxford to Cricklade is roughly 1 hour, built into the booking.
- Cricklade to Shaw House43 min, 35.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw House to Cricklade42 min, 35.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Shaw House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukCricklade lies on or beside the River Thames.
Source: wikidata.orgCricklade had about 4,200 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgJenner's School, in central Cricklade, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOpen daily mid-February to September; Monday-Saturday in October; daily 1-20 December; closed November and January
Source: westberkshireheritage.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.org'Dressed for Battle' Civil War arms and armour exhibition on loan from Littlecote House.
Source: westberkshireheritage.org
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Questions
How many miles is Shaw House from Cricklade?
35.7 miles via the A419, M4 and A339, 43 minutes in clear traffic; 42 minutes back.
When is Shaw House open?
Opening: open daily mid-February to September; Monday-Saturday in October; daily 1-20 December; closed November and January.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Newbury, 5 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
The Pheasant Inn, 15 minutes away from Shaw House.
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.