Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Luton
Shaw's Corner, with collection in Luton. The drive is 26 minutes (9.9 miles) via the B4540, A505 and B653. Expect to pass Wheathampstead en route. Shaw's Corner lies south-east of Luton, in Hertfordshire. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Luton is a big centre of well over 100,000 people, about 213,000 at the last figure. The Midland Main Line serves Luton. Luton sits in Bedfordshire.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Luton. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Knebworth House is 17 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Return to Luton: 9.7 miles. From the Oxford base, Luton is 66.0 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Luton to Shaw's Corner26 min, 9.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Luton25 min, 9.7 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.orgLuton had about 213,000 residents in 2019.
Source: wikidata.orgLuton station is on the Midland Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgLuton is in Bedfordshire.
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.orgLuton lies on or beside the River Lea.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Luton to Shaw's Corner?
26 minutes (9.9 miles) via the B4540, A505 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 25 minutes.
When is Shaw's Corner open?
The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season.
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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