Claydon Courtyard
Brick-built Georgian stable-block in an extensive parkland setting.
Middle Claydon, Buckingham, MK18 2EY
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Pet friendly
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Shop
Claydon’s incredible Courtyard was once the bustling heart of the estate. It housed workshops, stables, coach houses, estate stores, the laundry, brew house and staff accommodation. It is now a vibrant hub for events and home to a range of independent shops where visitors can buy something unique and beautiful.
Also on display in the courtyard is Florence Nightingale’s carriage, used during the Crimean War. Plus, you can view our historic horse and hand drawn fire engine, purchased by Harry Verney in the 1860’s. Both can be freely viewed during opening hours.
Also located in Claydon Courtyard is the Phoenix Kitchen serving homemade, delicious seasonal food throughout the year. Drop in for coffee, come along for lunch or join us for afternoon tea.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Claydon Courtyard and the Phoenix Kitchen are open Thursday – Monday, 10am-4pm.
We recommend you check with individual courtyard businesses for their opening times.
There is no admission fee for Claydon Courtyard.
This house is not part of the Free for Members scheme, but is one of many houses on our website that we support to promote their tours, weddings, filming and other commercial offerings. To see all the places you can visit as a Historic Houses member, please visit our ‘Free for Members’ listings page here. Or to find out more about how the membership scheme works and how it supports our work to protect independent heritage, visit our page here.
Getting here
Middle Claydon, Buckingham, MK18 2EY
By Train:
Aylesbury Parkway 10 miles
Bicester Village 12.2 miles
Bicester North 12.2 miles
Milton Keynes Central 16 miles
By Car:
Claydon Estate is less than 60 miles from central London.
Signposted A413 (Buckingham), A41 (Waddesdon crossroads). M40 junction 9 (Bicester) follow A41, turn off to Grendon Underwood and Calvert, signposted from Calvert Crossroads. This is the North Lodge entrance to the estate.
Inside Claydon House
Although not a member place of Historic Houses, Claydon House, which is owned by the National Trust, is a glorious Grade 1* listed 18th century country house. It was the ancestral home of the Verney family since 1620, and was conceived as a manor to rival that of the mansion at Stowe, a few miles away.
Inside the house, you’ll find many references to the nursing pioneer, Florence Nightingale, whose sister, Parthenope, Lady Verney, married into the Verney family in the 19th century. Claydon House became a favourite retreat for Florence, and she spent many happy summers there. Visitors can see the bedroom and lounge where Florence Nightingale stayed.
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