Claydon House
Splendid 18th-century English interiors in an idyllic country setting:
- Georgian country house, with fine Chinoiserie and rococo decorations
- Intricate wood carvings and spectacular parquetry staircase
- Mementoes of Florence Nightingale, who was once a regular visitor
Home of the Verney family for more than 400 years, the extraordinary interiors of Claydon House, built 1759-69, represent a veritable three-dimensional pattern book of 18th-century decorative styles. Outstanding features include the astonishingly lavish wood carving in the Chinese Room and the fine parquetry grand staircase. Claydon has strong associations with Florence Nightingale, who was sister-in-law to Sir Harry Verney. She was a regular visitor to the house, which contains many of her personal belongings. Claydon House is set within 21 hectares (52 acres) of unspoilt parkland with far-reaching views and lakeside walks. The courtyard contains small workshops and galleries, as well as a popular restaurant and tea-room (not NT). The private gardens are open to visitors at an additional charge (inc. NT members).
What's new this year
Exhibition of papers from the Verney archives focusing on 'Household Management' across four centuries.
Other Information:
Standard Admission: £6, child £2.90, family £14.75. Groups £5. Private gardens £3.50, inc. NT members
Events - Various events and family-friendly days Guided tours
Introductory talks and garden talks Country walks
Permitted footpath (approx. 3ml) skirting lakes
Important note - All Saints' Church (not NT) in the grounds is also open to the public
Shopping - Art gallery, ceramics studio, stonemason, seasonal plant sales (all non NT). Second-hand bookshop
Dogs - On leads and only in park
Cycling - On public rights of way only
Parking - Free parking
Education - Suitable for school groups
Families & children - Baby-changing facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Family guide. Children's guide. Children's quiz/trail. Family-friendly days
Refreshments - Carriage House Restaurant (not NT) (licensed) privately owned. Children's menu. Tea-room. Both open same days as house, 12–5:30. Tel. 01296 730004 for details
Mobility information
Parking - Drop-off point
Building - 4 steps to entrance, ramp available. 2 wheelchairs, booking essential. Ground floor accessible. Half-price admission for visitors unable to climb stairs
WCs - near front of house, ramped access
Grounds - Grass, uneven and loose gravel paths, slopes, some steps, undulating terrain. Accessible route
Refreshments - Ramped entrance
Visual information - Braille guide. Large-print menu
Audio information - Induction loop in reception
(Images property of National Trust www.ntpl.org.uk/index2.pgi)
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