Splendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
Although the doors may be closed for winter, there is still a hive of activity taking place in the house. Join one of the behind the scenes tours to find out what the team get up to.
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).
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £14.00 |
| Child | N/A | £7.00 |
| Family | N/A | £35.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £12.00 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.00 | £8.00 |
| Child | £4.50 | £4.00 |
| Family | £22.50 | £20.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £6.60 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £5.00 |
| Child | N/A | £2.50 |
| Family | N/A | £12.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £6.00 |
| Child | N/A | £3.00 |
| Family | N/A | £15.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £5.40 |
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:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
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.
Gardens and Tea-room not National Trust. Please see www.claydonestate.co.uk for details.
