Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Hemel Hempstead
Visiting Shaw's Corner? The car starts in Hemel Hempstead. 32 minutes each way, near enough, over 12.6 miles. The route goes by Redbourn, Harpenden and Wheathampstead. Shaw's Corner lies north-east of Hemel Hempstead. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Grade I: St Mary's Church, 0.5 miles from Hemel Hempstead's centre. The West Coast Main Line serves Apsley. Some 95,000 people call Hemel Hempstead home.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Hemel Hempstead address. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Luton Hoo is 26 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Hemel Hempstead is 31 minutes. From the Oxford base, Hemel Hempstead is 55.8 miles and roughly 1 hour via the A40 and M40.
- Hemel Hempstead to Shaw's Corner32 min, 12.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Hemel Hempstead31 min, 12.5 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.ukSt Mary's Church, 0.5 miles out from central Hemel Hempstead, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukApsley station is on the West Coast Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgHemel Hempstead had about 95,000 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.orgHemel Hempstead is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hemel Hempstead to Shaw's Corner?
32 minutes (12.6 miles) via the A4147, B487 and A5183 in clear traffic; the return is 31 minutes.
When is Shaw's Corner open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Which way does the car go from Hemel Hempstead?
Via the A4147, B487 and A5183, passing Redbourn, Harpenden and Wheathampstead; 12.6 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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