Claydon
Splendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
Middle Claydon, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY
Important notice
Opening times for 7 December 2023
Asset Opening time House Closed South Lawn Closed Phoenix Kitchen 10:00 - 16:00 Please note, house opening is subject to volunteer availability. If there are low volunteer numbers, some parts of the house may need to remain closed.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £11.00 £10.00 Child £5.50 £5.00 Family £27.50 £25.00 1 Adult, up to 4 Children £16.50 £15.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the house
Dogs
Dogs on leads welcome on the South Lawn, West Terrace, Courtyard and on public rights of way in the parkland Assistance dogs only in the house
Book shop
Second-hand bookshop and reading room available along the visitor route
Guided tour
Guided tours available during the first hour of opening
Cafe
Not National Trust (see Phoenix Kitchen website for more details)
Toilet
Adapted toilet near front of house with ramped access Male and female facilities available Baby-changing facilities available
Car park
Parking free for members and non-members Accessible bays available Most parking spaces are on grass
Free parking – mainly grass car park. Accessible parking outside main house. Accessible toilet near front of house, ramped access. Four steps to entrance, ramp available. Ground floor accessible. Dogs on leads welcome in the courtyard and on public rights of way (assistance dogs only in the house).
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route signposted around the house
Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access into main house along accessible route Ramped access into toilet facilities
Accessible toilet
Adapted toilet near front of house with ramped access Male and female facilities available Baby-changing facilities available
Seating available
Some seating available in selected rooms Plenty available in the reading room
Designated parking
Parking free for members and non-members Accessible bays available Most parking spaces are on grass
Steps/uneven terrain
Access to upper floors of house is via stairs
Drop-off point
Drop-off point directly outside main house
Virtual tour
Virtual tour of upper floors available along the accessible visitor route
Induction loop
Wheelchairs available
Manual wheelchair available to borrow on a first come first served basis, please phone to enquire.
Narrow corridors
Some narrow corridors along visitor route
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. Please allow extra time for your journey to Claydon, due to ongoing roadworks in the local area.
Parking: free
On foot
Bernwood Jubilee Way
By train
Aylesbury Parkway 13 miles, Bicester North 13½ miles, and Milton Keynes Central, 17 miles
By bicycle
You can cycle to Claydon using National Cycle Route 51. Find out more on the Sustrans website:
Planning your visit
Accessibility at Claydon House
Find out about visiting Claydon House with accessibility needs, including best routes, access statement and free entry for carers.
Visiting Claydon with your dog
Claydon is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome on leads in the courtyard and on public rights of way. Find out more about what to be aware of and the facilities available.
Venue hire
Venue hire at Claydon
Find out more about hiring Claydon for weddings and private and corporate events.
Highlights
House
Grand 18th-century country house, built to impress, in a country setting and a regular destination for Florence Nightingale.
Garden
South Lawn is a perfect picnic spot or explore the West Terrace.
Things to see and do
Things to see and do at Claydon
Discover sumptuous interiors, explore the grounds, step back in time or go on an adventure – there’s so much to see and do on a visit to Claydon.
The house at Claydon
See history brought to life at Claydon House: sumptuous craftsmanship in 18th-century interiors, displays of historic costume – and a connection to Florence Nightingale.
Eating and shopping
Eating and shopping at Claydon
Set aside some time on your visit to Claydon to head for this historic courtyard – run by Claydon Estate – to relax, shop, or to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat at the Phoenix Kitchen.
Upcoming events
Christmas at Claydon House
Come and discover hidden Christmas tales as Claydon House reveals its secrets by candlelight.
About Claydon
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.
The South Lawn is now under National Trust care and included in the admission price.
History
The history of Claydon House
Discover many examples of the finest 18th-century craftsmanship at Claydon, including wood and stone carvings, and the house’s connection with Florence Nightingale.
Our work
Far from the Madding Crowd filmed at Claydon
Discover more about the experiences of filming Far from the Madding Crowd at Claydon in Buckinghamshire.
Support us
Volunteer opportunities at Claydon
Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Claydon and how you can join the team to play your part in looking after this idyllic 18th-century home.
Art and collections
Claydon’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Claydon on the National Trust Collections website.