Claydon House
Claydon House from London
From Mayfair to Claydon House and back in a day. It is 66.1 miles on the A41, M1 and A421, about an hour and 31 minutes in clear traffic. The house is in Buckinghamshire. Georgian house built by Ralph, 2nd Earl Verney; only about a third of the original design survives. The neighbouring Claydon Courtyard of cafes and shops opens Thursday to Monday. By road, the closest National Rail station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway (AVP), about 22 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
In London, the chauffeur collects from home, hotel or office. An executive saloon suits the day for two or three. The chauffeur brings you to the entrance of Claydon House and stays close for the return. For a longer stay, Villiers Hotel sits about 19 minutes from the estate. Pair it with Waddesdon Manor, about 21 minutes by road. The way back to Mayfair is about an hour and a half.
- Mayfair, London to Claydon House1 hr 31 min, 66.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Claydon House to Mayfair, London1 hr 30 min, 66.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Georgian house built by Ralph, 2nd Earl Verney; only about a third of the original design survives.
Source: claydonestate.co.ukThe neighbouring Claydon Courtyard of cafes and shops opens Thursday to Monday.
Source: claydonestate.co.ukBy road, the closest National Rail station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway (AVP), about 22 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgNational Trust cares for the house and open garden areas, with 400 years of Verney family objects.
Source: claydonestate.co.ukDisplays include the Verney family's links by marriage to Florence Nightingale.
Source: claydonestate.co.ukClaydon House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukClaydon House is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgClaydon House lies in Buckinghamshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Claydon House from London?
About an hour and 31 minutes (66.1 miles) via the A41, M1 and A421 in clear traffic; the return is about an hour and a half.
Can we add a second house?
Waddesdon Manor is about 21 minutes from Claydon House.
Is the train an alternative?
The nearest station by road is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, 22 minutes from the house; a car goes door to door.
When is the house open?
Opening days vary through the year; the house publishes its calendar ahead of each season. At present: gardens closed for winter, reopening March 2027.
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