Stowe House
Stowe House from Bedford
A day out from Bedford to Stowe House. 56 minutes each way, near enough, over 32.7 miles. Expect to pass Marston Moretaine and Buckingham en route. The house is west of Bedford as the crow flies. Stowe House is looked after by the National Trust. Stowe House is built in the Neoclassical style. Trains stop right in Bedford, at Bedford St Johns. Among Bedford's listed buildings is St Peter's Church (Grade I). The station at Bedford St Johns opened in 1984.
How the day runs
In Bedford, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. Opening: open daily March to late October and much of winter with shorter hours; weekends only January-February; may close at short notice (working school). Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Villiers Hotel is 14 minutes away for lunch or tea. Return to Bedford: 32.7 miles. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Bedford takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Bedford to Stowe House56 min, 32.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Stowe House to Bedford56 min, 32.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Stowe House is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgStowe House is built in the Neoclassical style.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Bedford by road is Bedford St Johns (BSJ), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Peter's Church, in central Bedford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBedford St Johns station opened in 1984.
Source: wikidata.orgOpen daily March to late October and much of winter with shorter hours; weekends only January-February; may close at short notice (working school)
Source: stowehouse.orgRun by the Stowe House Preservation Trust; the building is also a working school.
Source: stowehouse.orgFree parking at the house via the Stowe School entrance; request parking when booking.
Source: stowehouse.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Bedford to Stowe House?
56 minutes (32.7 miles) via the A5140, A5141 and A421 in clear traffic; the return is 56 minutes.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Bicester North, 30 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Villiers Hotel, 14 minutes away from Stowe House.
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