Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire

Claydon

Splendid eighteenth-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting

Middle Claydon, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY

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A grand house on a grassy bank illuminated by the sun rising behind it and slightly obscured by the last orange leaves of autumn on the trees in the foreground.

Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the house
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
Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop and reading room available along the visitor route
Guided tour
Guided tours available during the first hour of opening
Café
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. Ground floor accessible. Dogs on leads welcome in the courtyard and on public rights of way (assistance dogs only in the house).
Claydon House Access Statement March 2024
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route signposted around the house
Ramped access/slopes
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
Map
Directions via Google Maps
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:
Cycling - more information
Middle Claydon, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EY
01296730349
claydon@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 21 February 2025
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
South Lawn	Closed
Phoenix Kitchen	10:00 - 16:00

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Claydon Map

Take a look at the map of Claydon to help plan your visit.

Visitors looking closely at a small model building of Claydon in Buckinghamshire displayed on a large circular wooden table

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Accessibility at Claydon House

Find out about visiting Claydon House with accessibility needs, including best routes, access statement and free entry for carers.

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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.

Visitors looking at a gold framed portrait displayed in the richly decorated Saloon at Claydon, Buckinghamshire, set against blue patterned wall coverings between two wooden doors surrounded by ornate door frames

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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.