Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from St Albans
A day out from St Albans to Shaw's Corner. It is 6.9 miles via the A1081, B651 and B653, 19 minutes in clear traffic. Heading north-east from St Albans, the house is 6.9 miles away. The route goes by Sandridge and Wheathampstead. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. St Albans is classed as a city. Some 82,000 people call St Albans home. One St Albans landmark is Abbey Gateway, listed Grade I.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in St Albans. 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. For lunch or tea, Luton Hoo is 26 minutes away. Return to St Albans: 6.9 miles. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching St Albans takes 1 hour 3 minutes.
- St Albans to Shaw's Corner19 min, 6.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to St Albans19 min, 6.9 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 Albans is classed as a city.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Albans had about 82,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgAbbey Gateway, in central St Albans, carries a Grade I 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.orgSt Albans is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from St Albans to Shaw's Corner?
19 minutes (6.9 miles) via the A1081, B651 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 19 minutes.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Luton Hoo, 26 minutes away from Shaw's Corner.
Can we add a second house?
Knebworth House is 17 minutes from Shaw's Corner.
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