Stoneleigh Abbey
Stoneleigh Abbey from London
From Mayfair to Stoneleigh Abbey and back in a day. It is 96.4 miles on the M1, M45 and A45, about an hour and 56 minutes in clear traffic. You are heading into Warwickshire. Founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1154 and seat of the Leigh family for over 400 years. Weekly Jane Austen-themed tour runs on Wednesday afternoons. The house is Grade I listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
How the day runs
In London, the chauffeur collects from home, hotel or office. A luxury people-carrier suits the day when there are more of you, or more luggage. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance of Stoneleigh Abbey; the chauffeur then waits nearby. Honiley Court Hotel is about 28 minutes away for lunch, tea or a night. Charlecote Park is about 31 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way back to Mayfair is about an hour and 56 minutes.
- Mayfair, London to Stoneleigh Abbey1 hr 56 min, 96.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Stoneleigh Abbey to Mayfair, London1 hr 56 min, 96.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1154 and seat of the Leigh family for over 400 years
Source: stoneleighabbey.ukWeekly Jane Austen-themed tour runs on Wednesday afternoons
Source: stoneleighabbey.ukStoneleigh Abbey is Grade I listed and has a Grade II* listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgPast guests include Jane Austen, Charles I and Queen Victoria
Source: stoneleighabbey.ukHouse seen by guided tour only, several times a day; tours cannot be booked in advance
Source: stoneleighabbey.ukRepton Walks in the grounds, with a walking map available
Source: stoneleighabbey.ukOpening: Grounds open Sunday to Thursday; closed Fridays and Saturdays for private events; house by guided tour.
Source: stoneleighabbey.ukStoneleigh Abbey dates to 1101.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long does it take to get from London to Stoneleigh Abbey?
About an hour and 56 minutes (96.4 miles) via the M1, M45 and A45 in clear traffic; the return is about an hour and 56 minutes.
When is the house open?
Opening: grounds open Sunday to Thursday; closed Fridays and Saturdays for private events; house by guided tour.
Is the train an alternative?
The nearest station by road is Kenilworth, 17 minutes from the house; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
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