Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Borehamwood
Shaw's Corner, with collection in Borehamwood. Allow 28 minutes; the route runs via the A5135, A1 and B653. Between Borehamwood and the house you go through or past Welham Green, Colney Heath and Hatfield. Shaw's Corner lies north of Borehamwood. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Rail reached Elstree & Borehamwood station in 1868. With about 36,000 residents, Borehamwood is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. Trains stop right in Borehamwood, at Elstree & Borehamwood.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Borehamwood address. The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season. The car brings you to the entrance of Shaw's Corner and stays close for the return. Luton Hoo is 26 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Borehamwood is 29 minutes. Positioning from Oxford to Borehamwood is 1 hour 8 minutes, built into the booking.
- Borehamwood to Shaw's Corner28 min, 17 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Borehamwood29 min, 17.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgShaw's Corner is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukElstree & Borehamwood station opened in 1868.
Source: wikidata.orgBorehamwood has a population of about 36,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Borehamwood by road is Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS), within a couple of minutes' drive.
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.orgBorehamwood is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Borehamwood to Shaw's Corner?
28 minutes (17.0 miles) via the A5135, A1 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 29 minutes.
Which way does the car go from Borehamwood?
Via the A5135, A1 and B653, passing Welham Green, Colney Heath and Hatfield; 17.0 miles in all.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Harpenden, 15 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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