Claydon House |
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Claydon is an extraordinary house with remarkable 18th -century rococo and chinoiserie decoration. Features include the unique Chinese room and parquetry Grand Stairs. The Verney family have been in continuous occupation for over 380 years and the house has many mementoes of Florence Nightingale, who was a relation and regular visitor. This property is owned by The National Trust.
What's new for 2006: The famous carriage used by Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War, known as 'Florrie's Lorry', is on temporary loan to Claydon House again in 2006.
Private garden open for the first time (additional charge, inc. for National Trust Members).
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
House:25th March to 29th October Saturday to Wednesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Grounds: As House. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
House and Garden:Adult £5.00; Child £2.70; Family (2A+3C) £13.00. Free to National Trust Members. (Private garden £2.50 inc. for National Trust Members) |
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Directions
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| In middle of Claydon 13 miles North West Aylesbury, 3½ miles Sout West of Winslow; signposted from A13 and A41 (M40 exit 9 12 miles). |
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Nearby Attractions
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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
(4 Miles)*
The Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working Steam Museum, with one of the largest collections of locomotives, vehicles and railway memorabilia in the UK. |
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Waddesdon Manor
(5 Miles)*
Waddesdon manor was built between 1874 and 1889 in the style of a 16th-century French chateau for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to entertain his guests and display his vast collection of art treasures. |
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Stowe Landscape Gardens
(7 Miles)*
One of the first and finest Georgian landscape gardens in Britain, Stowe has over 30 arches and temples mirrored in the waters of lakes or silhouetted against the sky. The garden and park were created by the Temple family during a two hundred year period. |
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