Claydon
Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & BerkshireSplendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting
Middle Claydon, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY
Important notice
Opening times for 21 January 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed South Lawn Closed Phoenix Kitchen Closed Please note: Last entry to house 14:45. Entry on Fridays by pre-bookable tour only (see website for details). Check online for seasonal events. The Phoenix Kitchen is run by Claydon Estate, not the National Trust, and is located in the Claydon Courtyard. Please check opening times before your visit.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.20 £12.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.60 £6.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £33.00 £30.00 1 Adult, up to 4 Children £19.80 £18.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the house
- Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop and reading room available along the visitor route
- Café
Not National Trust (see Phoenix Kitchen website for more details)
- Car park
Parking free for members and non-members. Accessible bays available. Most parking spaces are on grass
- Dogs allowed
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
- Guided tour
Guided tours available during the first hour of opening
- Toilet
Adapted toilet near front of house with ramped access. Male and female facilities available. Baby-changing facilities available
Free parking – mainly grass car park. Accessible parking outside main house. Accessible toilet near front of house, ramped access. 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
- Accessible toilet
Adapted toilet near front of house with ramped access. Male and female facilities available. Baby-changing facilities available
- Designated parking
Parking free for members and non-members. Accessible bays available. Most parking spaces are on grass
- Drop-off point
Drop-off point directly outside main house
- Induction loop
- Narrow corridors
Some narrow corridors along visitor route
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access into toilet facilities
- Seating available
Some seating available in selected rooms. Plenty available in the reading room
- Steps/uneven terrain
Access to upper floors of house is via stairs
- Virtual tour
Virtual tour of upper floors available along the accessible visitor route
- Wheelchairs available
Manual wheelchair available to borrow on a first come first served basis, please phone to enquire
- 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
- Cycling
- 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.
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.
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
Florence Nightingale at Claydon Tour
A look into the life, loves and legacy of Florence Nightingale.
Women of Claydon Tour
Meet the inspirational women behind Claydon. The wives, sisters, nieces, aunts, in-laws and daughters.
Claydon and the English Civil War Tour
Royalists and Parliamentarians, fathers and sons, duty and honour.
Claydon Architecture and Design Tour
Come marvel at Claydon’s unique architecture and learn more about its unprecedented design.
Easter Adventures at Claydon House
Enjoy the Easter Trail at Claydon House from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April.
Myths and Legends of Claydon
Fact or fiction? You decide on this myths and legends of Claydon tour.
About Claydon
Demolished and rebuilt twice, Claydon has been home to the Verney family since 1620 and stands today as a symbol of the family’s generational resilience. The Verney’s rose to power through royal favour, then were torn apart during the Civil War.
Broken and plunged into debt, they restored their wealth and political influence during the industrial revolution through wise trade and shrewd marriages. Then, through poor judgement and political overambition, it was all squandered in a single generation. During the Victorian era, Claydon was finally restored to a house of great repute once more.
A walk around this unfinished masterpiece of a family home reveals tall tales of piracy and war, rivalry and loyalty, and a constant drive for renewal. Claydon is the remarkable result of four centuries of staying power.
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.
