Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Hoddesdon
Shaw's Corner from Hoddesdon, by chauffeur. Allow 34 minutes; the route runs via the A10, A414 and B653. On the way the car passes Hertford and Wheathampstead. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Historic England lists Hoddesdon's Rathmore House at Grade II*. Rail reached Rye House station in 1843. One Hoddesdon landmark is The Swan Inn, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Hoddesdon. Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Knebworth House is 17 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Return to Hoddesdon: 19.1 miles. Positioning from Oxford to Hoddesdon is 1 hour 21 minutes, built into the booking.
- Hoddesdon to Shaw's Corner34 min, 19.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Hoddesdon34 min, 19.1 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.ukRathmore House, in central Hoddesdon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRye House station opened in 1843.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Swan Inn, in central Hoddesdon, 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.orgHoddesdon is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hoddesdon to Shaw's Corner?
34 minutes (19.2 miles) via the A10, A414 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 34 minutes.
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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