Shaw House
Shaw House from Fairford
Shaw House, an easy day from Fairford. Allow 54 minutes; the route runs via the A361, A419 and M4. The house is south-east of Fairford as the crow flies. Between Fairford and the house you go through or past Lechlade, Highworth and Chiseldon. Shaw House is Grade I listed. Kemble station dates from 1882. By car, Kemble station is 26 minutes from Fairford. Fairford had roughly 4,200 residents at the 2021 count.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Fairford address. The car brings you to the entrance of Shaw House and stays close for the return. Pair it with Highclere Castle, 24 minutes by road. The way home to Fairford takes 55 minutes (40.7 miles). From the Oxford base, Fairford is 31.0 miles and 54 minutes via the A420 and A34.
- Fairford to Shaw House54 min, 40.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw House to Fairford55 min, 40.7 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.ukKemble station opened in 1882.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Fairford by road is Kemble (KEM), about 26 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgFairford had about 4,200 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgOpen 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
What drive time should we allow from Fairford to Shaw House?
54 minutes (40.3 miles) via the A361, A419 and M4 in clear traffic; the return is 55 minutes.
When is Shaw House open?
Opening: open daily mid-February to September; Monday-Saturday in October; daily 1-20 December; closed November and January.
Can we add a second house?
Highclere Castle is 24 minutes from Shaw House.
Which way does the car go from Fairford?
Via the A361, A419 and M4, passing Lechlade, Highworth and Chiseldon; 40.3 miles in all.
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