Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Welwyn Garden City
Shaw's Corner from Welwyn Garden City, by chauffeur. It is 4.9 miles via the B195 and B197, 16 minutes in clear traffic. It is a direct run with no town of note in between. Shaw's Corner lies north-west of Welwyn Garden City. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. With about 52,000 residents, Welwyn Garden City is a town of 50,000 to 100,000 people. Templewood School, 0.5 miles from Welwyn Garden City's centre, holds a Grade II* listing. The station at Welwyn Garden City opened in 1926.
How the day runs
In Welwyn Garden City, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Knebworth House, 17 minutes by road. The way home to Welwyn Garden City takes 17 minutes (5.8 miles). The car sets out from Oxford, 65.8 miles from Welwyn Garden City.
- Welwyn Garden City to Shaw's Corner16 min, 4.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Welwyn Garden City17 min, 5.8 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.ukWelwyn Garden City had about 52,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgTemplewood School, 0.5 miles out from central Welwyn Garden City, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWelwyn Garden City station opened in 1926.
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.orgWelwyn Garden City is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Shaw's Corner from Welwyn Garden City?
4.9 miles via the B195 and B197, 16 minutes in clear traffic; 17 minutes back.
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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