Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from London
A day out of London to Shaw's Corner. It is 28.1 miles on the A41, A1 and B653, about 57 minutes in clear traffic. You are heading into Hertfordshire. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. London Luton Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 24 minutes' drive (6.7 miles).
How the day runs
In London, the chauffeur collects from home, hotel or office. A luxury people-carrier suits the day when there are more of you, or more luggage. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance of Shaw's Corner; the chauffeur then waits nearby. Luton Hoo is about 26 minutes away for lunch, tea or a night. Knebworth House is about 17 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way back to Mayfair is about 57 minutes.
- Mayfair, London to Shaw's Corner57 min, 28.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Mayfair, London57 min, 27.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLondon Luton Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 24 minutes' drive (6.7 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgShaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgShaw's Corner lies in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Harpenden (HPD), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Shaw's Corner from London?
About 57 minutes (28.1 miles) via the A41, A1 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is about 57 minutes.
Can we add a second house?
Knebworth House is about 17 minutes from Shaw's Corner.
Is the train an alternative?
The nearest station by road is Harpenden, 15 minutes from the house; a car goes door to door.
When is the house open?
Opening days vary through the year; the house publishes its calendar ahead of each season.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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- 24 hrs
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- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.