Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Basildon
Visiting Shaw's Corner? The car starts in Basildon. Allow 57 minutes; the route runs via the A127, M25 and A1(M). Shaw's Corner lies north-west of Basildon, in Hertfordshire. Between Basildon and the house you go through or past Waltham Cross, Welham Green and Colney Heath. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Basildon is on the London, Tilbury and Southend line. Basildon (BSO) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Basildon. Rail reached Basildon station in 1974.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Basildon address. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. For lunch or tea, Luton Hoo is 26 minutes away. Going home, allow 57 minutes to Basildon. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 38 minutes from Basildon via the M40, M25 and A127.
- Basildon to Shaw's Corner57 min, 48.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Basildon57 min, 48.3 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.orgBasildon station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend line.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Basildon by road is Basildon (BSO), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgBasildon station opened in 1974.
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.orgBasildon is in Essex.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Shaw's Corner from Basildon?
48.6 miles via the A127, M25 and A1(M), 57 minutes in clear traffic; 57 minutes back.
When is Shaw's Corner open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Can we add a second house?
Knebworth House is 17 minutes from Shaw's Corner.
Which way does the car go from Basildon?
Via the A127, M25 and A1(M), passing Waltham Cross, Welham Green and Colney Heath; 48.6 miles in all.
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