Cranfield Airport
Cranfield Airport to Althorp
Landing at Cranfield Airport for Althorp. Althorp is 27.1 miles from Cranfield Airport, about 45 minutes by the C75, M1 and A5076. Althorp dates to 1508. The house is Grade I listed. It lies in Northamptonshire. Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August). For a stay nearby, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is about 34 minutes away. Also from Cranfield Airport: Claydon House, about 47 minutes.
How the day runs
By your landing time the car is at Cranfield Airport. A luxury people-carrier is ready, with room for the luggage. Most of the way is on the C75 and M1. At Althorp the car takes you to the visitor entrance, then waits. For departure, the car brings you back to Cranfield Airport in about 44 minutes, timed to the slot.
- Cranfield Airport to Althorp45 min, 27.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Althorp dates to 1508.
Source: wikidata.orgAlthorp is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukAlthorp lies in Northamptonshire.
Source: wikidata.orgOfficial site states the house is now closed and hopes to welcome visitors again in 2027
Source: althorp.comHome of the Spencer family for more than 500 years
Source: althorp.comCollection includes pictures, furniture, ceramics and fine interiors
Source: althorp.comBy road, the closest National Rail station is Long Buckby (LBK), about 16 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgBirmingham Airport is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 60 minutes' drive (43.1 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long is the drive from Cranfield Airport to Althorp?
About 45 minutes (27.1 miles) via the C75, M1 and A5076 in clear traffic.
How long is the return to Cranfield Airport?
About 44 minutes, 26.9 miles.
Who handles the aircraft at Cranfield Airport?
Handling: Cranfield Airport.
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