Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Acton
A day out from Acton to Shaw's Corner. Allow 51 minutes; the route runs via the A406, A1 and B653. The route goes by Welham Green, Colney Heath and Hatfield. Shaw's Corner lies north of Acton, in Hertfordshire. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. With about 62,000 residents, Acton is a town of 50,000 to 100,000 people. The Elms in Acton is Grade II* listed. Acton Central is on the North London line.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur calls for you in Acton at the agreed hour. Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go. The car brings you to the entrance of Shaw's Corner and stays close for the return. Pair it with Knebworth House, 17 minutes by road. The way home to Acton takes 51 minutes (28.9 miles). Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Acton takes 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Acton to Shaw's Corner51 min, 29.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Acton51 min, 28.9 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.ukShaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgActon has a population of about 62,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Elms, in central Acton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukActon Central station is on the North London line.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Harpenden (HPD), about 15 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Luton Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 24 minutes' drive (6.7 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgActon is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
We have started the journey for you. Change either end to the exact address, choosing it from the suggestions, and pick a date and time to see the full price.
Questions
What drive time should we allow from Acton to Shaw's Corner?
51 minutes (29.1 miles) via the A406, A1 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 51 minutes.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Harpenden, 15 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Luton Hoo, 26 minutes away from Shaw's Corner.
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.