Claydon House
Claydon House from Bedford
Claydon House from Bedford, by chauffeur. It is 31.2 miles via the A5140, A421 and B4033, 51 minutes in clear traffic. On the way the car passes Marston Moretaine and Winslow. Claydon House is looked after by the National Trust. Claydon House is Grade I listed. Bedford St Johns station dates from 1984. Trains stop right in Bedford, at Bedford St Johns. One Bedford landmark is St Peter's Church, listed Grade I.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Bedford. Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Villiers Hotel is 19 minutes away for lunch or tea. Return to Bedford: 31.2 miles. From the Oxford base, Bedford is 60.9 miles and 1 hour 25 minutes via the A34 and M40.
- Bedford to Claydon House51 min, 31.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Claydon House to Bedford51 min, 31.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Claydon House is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgClaydon House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBedford St Johns station opened in 1984.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Bedford by road is Bedford St Johns (BSJ), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Peter's Church, in central Bedford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukGeorgian house built by Ralph, 2nd Earl Verney; only about a third of the original design survives.
Source: claydonestate.co.ukNational 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.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Bedford to Claydon House?
51 minutes (31.2 miles) via the A5140, A421 and B4033 in clear traffic; the return is 51 minutes.
Can we add a second house?
Waddesdon Manor is 21 minutes from Claydon House.
Which way does the car go from Bedford?
Via the A5140, A421 and B4033, passing Marston Moretaine and Winslow; 31.2 miles in all.
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