Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Richmond
From Richmond to Shaw's Corner and home again. It is 32.3 miles via the A406, A1 and B653, roughly 1 hour in clear traffic. Between Richmond and the house you go through or past Acton, Ealing and Welham Green. Shaw's Corner lies north of Richmond, in Hertfordshire. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. With about 21,000 residents, Richmond is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people. Among Richmond's listed buildings is The Trumpeters' House (Grade I). Richmond station dates from 1869.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Richmond. The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season. At Shaw's Corner you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. Knebworth House is 17 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Richmond is roughly 1 hour. From the Oxford base, Richmond is 59.4 miles and 1 hour 8 minutes via the M40 and M25.
- Richmond to Shaw's Corner1 hr, 32.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Richmond1 hr, 32.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukShaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgRichmond had about 21,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Trumpeters' House, in central Richmond, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRichmond station opened in 1869.
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.orgRichmond is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Shaw's Corner from Richmond?
32.3 miles via the A406, A1 and B653, roughly 1 hour in clear traffic; roughly 1 hour back.
Which way does the car go from Richmond?
Via the A406, A1 and B653, passing Acton, Ealing and Welham Green; 32.3 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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