Upton House
Upton House from Shirley
Upton House, an easy day from Shirley. It is 32.2 miles via the A34, M40 and B4100, 45 minutes in clear traffic. The house is south-east of Shirley as the crow flies. Upton House dates to 1695. Upton House is Grade II* listed. Shirley is some 145 m above sea level. Shirley had roughly 36,000 residents. Shirley station dates from 1908.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your own front door in Shirley. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Farnborough Hall is 18 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Return to Shirley: 31.7 miles. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 10 minutes from Shirley via the A34, M40 and M42.
- Shirley to Upton House45 min, 32.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Upton House to Shirley44 min, 31.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Upton House dates to 1695.
Source: wikidata.orgUpton House is Grade II* listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukShirley stands about 145 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgShirley has a population of about 36,000.
Source: wikidata.orgShirley station opened in 1908.
Source: wikidata.orgIn autumn the house opens 11am to 3:30pm.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukUpton House is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Banbury (BAN), about 21 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Shirley to Upton House?
45 minutes (32.2 miles) via the A34, M40 and B4100 in clear traffic; the return is 44 minutes.
When is Upton House open?
The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season.
Can we add a second house?
Farnborough Hall is 18 minutes from Upton House.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Banbury, 21 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
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