Claydon House
Claydon House from Charlbury
From Charlbury to Claydon House and home again. Roughly 1 hour each way, near enough, over 32.8 miles. The route goes by Woodstock and Bicester. Claydon House lies east of Charlbury, in Buckinghamshire. Claydon House is Grade I listed. Claydon House is looked after by the National Trust. Historic England lists Charlbury's St Mary's Church at Grade I. Charlbury station dates from 1853. Historic England lists Charlbury's Lee Place at Grade II*.
How the day runs
In Charlbury, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Waddesdon Manor, 21 minutes by road. The way home to Charlbury takes roughly 1 hour (33.0 miles). The car sets out from Oxford, 20.1 miles from Charlbury.
- Charlbury to Claydon House1 hr, 32.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Claydon House to Charlbury1 hr, 33 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Claydon House is Grade I listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukClaydon House is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, in central Charlbury, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukCharlbury station opened in 1853.
Source: wikidata.orgLee Place, in central Charlbury, carries a Grade II* 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
How many miles is Claydon House from Charlbury?
32.8 miles via the A44, A34 and A41, roughly 1 hour in clear traffic; roughly 1 hour back.
When is Claydon House open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Which way does the car go from Charlbury?
Via the A44, A34 and A41, passing Woodstock and Bicester; 32.8 miles in all.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, 22 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
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