Claydon
Splendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
Claydon
Overview
Splendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
In the 1750s at his family seat in Buckinghamshire, Ralph Verney set out to create a country house of extraordinary grandeur that would dazzle his wealthy neighbours and outdo his political rivals. Thirty years on he was facing financial ruin.
Today the interiors that remain are among the most ambitious and lavish ever created in the eighteenth century.
Claydon has been occupied by the Verney family for more than 550 years; the place is a testament to their fascinating fluctuating fortunes, from their close involvement in the English Civil War to the family connection with Florence Nightingale.
Important information
Please note that the gardens are not owned by the National Trust and are opened by kind permission of the Verney family and managed by the Claydon Estate. A separate admission charge applies (including members).
- Telephone
- 01296730349
- claydon@nationaltrust.org.uk
Claydon
How to get here
- Address
- Middle Claydon, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY
- By cycle
- You can cycle to Claydon using National Cycle Route 51. Find out more on the Sustrans website:
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Bernwood Jubilee Way
- By train
- Aylesbury Parkway 13 miles, Bicester North 13½ miles, and Milton Keynes Central, 17 miles
- By road
- signposted A413 (Buckingham), A41 (Waddesdon crossroads). M40 junction 9 (Bicester) follow A41, turn off to Grendon Underwood and Calvert, signposted from Calvert Crossroads
- Parking: free
Claydon
Prices
House
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.40 | £7.50 |
| Child | £4.20 | £3.75 |
| Family | £20.90 | £18.75 |
Gardens (NT members)
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £5.00 |
| Child | N/A | £2.50 |
| Family | N/A | £12.50 |
Gardens (non-members)
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £6.00 |
| Child | N/A | £3.00 |
| Family | N/A | £15.00 |
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £14.40 |
| Child | N/A | £7.20 |
| Family | N/A | £35.90 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Please note...
Please note that the gardens are opened by kind permission of the Verney family and managed by the Claydon Estate. Seperate charge applies for garden entry, including for NT members.
All under 5s are admitted free to the house and gardens.
Whole property prices include Gift Aid. Standard prices are as follow:
Whole property adult: £13.50
Whole property child: £6.75
Whole property family: £33.75
NT offer a standard discount of 10% off standard (not Gift Aid) entry ticket for groups comprising members over 15, Claydon Estate will match this policy.
Claydon
Opening times
Please note...
House open by guided tour only 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 February. Please see the What's On page for details. Gardens and Tea Room not National Trust. Please see www.claydonestate.co.uk for details
Saturday 23 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 24 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 25 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 26 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 27 June
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Tea-room 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday 28 June
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Tea-room Closed
Friday 29 June
- House Closed
- Garden Closed
- Tea-room Closed
Claydon
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01296730349
- claydon@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Middle Claydon, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY