Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Hampstead
Out of Hampstead for the day, to Shaw's Corner. 42 minutes each way, near enough, over 24.5 miles. The house is north of Hampstead as the crow flies. The route goes by Welham Green, Colney Heath and Hatfield. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Hampstead Heath (HDH) is the station to know: 3 minutes by road. Hampstead is in Greater London. Hampstead is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 49,000 at the last figure.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Hampstead address. The chauffeur parks up near Shaw's Corner for as long as the visit takes. Knebworth House is 17 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way home to Hampstead takes 43 minutes (24.6 miles). From the Oxford base, Hampstead is 58.8 miles and 1 hour 17 minutes via the A40 and M40.
- Hampstead to Shaw's Corner42 min, 24.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Hampstead43 min, 24.6 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.orgThe closest National Rail station to Hampstead by road is Hampstead Heath (HDH), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgHampstead is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgHampstead had about 49,000 residents in 2011.
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.orgRomney's House, in central Hampstead, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hampstead to Shaw's Corner?
42 minutes (24.5 miles) via the A41, A1 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 43 minutes.
When is Shaw's Corner open?
The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season.
Which way does the car go from Hampstead?
Via the A41, A1 and B653, passing Welham Green, Colney Heath and Hatfield; 24.5 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.
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