Sulgrave Manor
Sulgrave Manor from London
A day out of London to Sulgrave Manor. The drive is about an hour and 39 minutes and 85.8 miles, by the A4, M4 and M40. The house is in Northamptonshire. Manor built by ancestors of George Washington, preserved by UK and US donors. Garden and courtyard to explore, plus children's trails and play area in school holidays. London Oxford Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 50 minutes' drive (31.1 miles).
How the day runs
In London, the chauffeur collects from home, hotel or office. The executive saloon is chosen to fit the party. At Sulgrave Manor the car sets you down by the visitor entrance and waits. Villiers Hotel is about 33 minutes away for lunch, tea or a night. A second house, Broughton Castle, lies 12.7 miles away. The way back to Mayfair is about an hour and 40 minutes.
- Mayfair, London to Sulgrave Manor1 hr 39 min, 85.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Sulgrave Manor to Mayfair, London1 hr 40 min, 85.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Manor built by ancestors of George Washington, preserved by UK and US donors.
Source: sulgravemanor.org.ukGarden and courtyard to explore, plus children's trails and play area in school holidays.
Source: sulgravemanor.org.ukLondon Oxford Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 50 minutes' drive (31.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgNo advance tickets needed; house entry on the hour with a short introductory talk.
Source: sulgravemanor.org.ukFree car park about 150 metres from Visitor Reception.
Source: sulgravemanor.org.ukOpening: In season it opens Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:30am to 4pm (last entry 3pm), no booking needed; closed for winter, with private tours by email.
Source: sulgravemanor.org.ukSulgrave Manor is Grade I listed and has a Grade II listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgSulgrave Manor lies in Northamptonshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Sulgrave Manor from London?
About an hour and 39 minutes (85.8 miles) via the A4, M4 and M40 in clear traffic; the return is about an hour and 40 minutes.
Can we add a second house?
Broughton Castle is about 32 minutes from Sulgrave Manor.
When is the house open?
Opening: in season it opens Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:30am to 4pm (last entry 3pm), no booking needed; closed for winter, with private tours by email.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.