Wrest Park
Wrest Park from Chesham
From Chesham to Wrest Park and home again. 52 minutes each way, near enough, over 32.1 miles. The route goes by Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead. The house is north of Chesham as the crow flies. Wrest Park is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden. Wrest Park is looked after by the English Heritage. 54 and 56, Church Street in Chesham is Grade II* listed. The station at Amersham opened in 1892. Around 23,000 people live in Chesham (2021 figure).
How the day runs
In Chesham, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. At Wrest Park you are set down by the visitor entrance; the chauffeur waits nearby. Ascott House is 38 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way home to Chesham takes 53 minutes (32.2 miles). Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Chesham takes 57 minutes.
- Chesham to Wrest Park52 min, 32.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Wrest Park to Chesham53 min, 32.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Wrest Park is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgWrest Park is looked after by the English Heritage.
Source: wikidata.org54 and 56, Church Street, in central Chesham, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAmersham station opened in 1892.
Source: wikidata.orgChesham had about 23,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgOpen daily (currently 10am-4pm)
Source: english-heritage.org.uk19th-century mansion in French chateau style; richly decorated but unfurnished state rooms open
Source: english-heritage.org.ukGardens span around 300 years of design, including the Long Water, Archer Pavilion, Bath House and Chinese Temple
Source: english-heritage.org.uk
Price this journey
We have started the journey for you. Change either end to the exact address, choosing it from the suggestions, and pick a date and time to see the full price.
Questions
What drive time should we allow from Chesham to Wrest Park?
52 minutes (32.1 miles) via the A41, M1 and A6 in clear traffic; the return is 53 minutes.
When is Wrest Park open?
Opening: open daily (currently 10am-4pm).
Can we add a second house?
Ascott House is 38 minutes from Wrest Park.
Which way does the car go from Chesham?
Via the A41, M1 and A6, passing Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead; 32.1 miles in all.
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.