Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Baldock
Shaw's Corner, an easy day from Baldock. 28 minutes each way, near enough, over 16.6 miles. Heading south from Baldock, the house is 16.6 miles away. Expect to pass Stevenage, Knebworth and Welwyn en route. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Baldock is Grade I listed. One Baldock landmark is Halford House, listed Grade II*. One Baldock landmark is Manor House, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur calls for you in Baldock at the agreed hour. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Knebworth House is 17 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Return to Baldock: 16.3 miles. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 25 minutes from Baldock via the M40, M25 and A1(M).
- Baldock to Shaw's Corner28 min, 16.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Baldock26 min, 16.3 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.orgChurch of St. Mary the Virgin, in central Baldock, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHalford House, in central Baldock, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukManor House, in central Baldock, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBy 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.orgBaldock is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Baldock to Shaw's Corner?
28 minutes (16.6 miles) via the B197, A505 and A1(M) in clear traffic; the return is 26 minutes.
When is Shaw's Corner open?
The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season.
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.
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