Shaw's Corner
Shaw's Corner from Woburn Sands
A day out from Woburn Sands to Shaw's Corner. 43 minutes each way, near enough, over 27.6 miles. Between Woburn Sands and the house you go through or past Wheathampstead. The house is south-east of Woburn Sands as the crow flies. Shaw's Corner is looked after by the National Trust. Shaw's Corner is Grade II* listed. Woburn Sands (WOB) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Woburn Sands. Historic England lists Woburn Sands's Church of Saint Michael at Grade II*. Buckinghamshire is Woburn Sands's county.
How the day runs
In Woburn Sands, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. 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. Luton Hoo is 26 minutes away for lunch or tea. Back to Woburn Sands is 43 minutes. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 9 minutes from Woburn Sands via the A34, M40 and A421.
- Woburn Sands to Shaw's Corner43 min, 27.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Shaw's Corner to Woburn Sands43 min, 27.6 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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Woburn Sands by road is Woburn Sands (WOB), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgChurch of Saint Michael, in central Woburn Sands, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWoburn Sands is in Buckinghamshire.
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.orgWoburn Sands had about 3,700 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Woburn Sands to Shaw's Corner?
43 minutes (27.6 miles) via the C94, M1 and B653 in clear traffic; the return is 43 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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