Discover Middle Claydon

Middle Claydon combines impressive architectural heritage with an expansive parkland setting and a variety of ways to enjoy an active or culture-focused day. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Middle Claydon can tailor their trip to their own interests: church art, Rococo, landscaped gardens, walking trails and special insights into the Claydon Estate are available as distinct experience themes.

Church history and notable works of art

A particularly important destination for those interested in culture is All Saints Church. The medieval and post-medieval parish church has a nave dating from around 1300, a west tower from around 1500 and a chancel dating from 1519. The building itself therefore tells the story of several centuries of local history.

On the south wall of the chancel is a wall monument from 1653 to Edmund, Margaret, Ralph and Mary Verney. It was created by Edward Marshall and includes four white marble busts. The classical surround of coloured marble and gilding creates a particularly striking accent. For families, this detail can be a good reason to pay closer attention to materials, figures and the atmosphere of historic interiors during a tour.

Claydon Park and Rococo at Claydon House

The landscape around Claydon also shapes the character of the destination. Claydon is a Grade II listed park or garden. The landscaped park includes woodland around Claydon House, a walled kitchen garden 150 metres to its south-east with a central circular basin, and a lake. Its development was begun by James Sanderson of Reading in 1763.

Claydon’s west terrace offers wide views over the lake, the park and the more distant landscape as far as low hills to the west and south-west. Claydon House is also home to some of England’s finest Rococo interiors. This makes it possible to combine time outdoors with a focus on architecture and art history.

Walking, cycling and bridleways

For walks and longer hikes, consider the “The Claydons & Claydon Wood Walk”. It passes through the three parishes of Steeple Claydon, Middle Claydon and East Claydon and is available on the Bernwood Jubilee Way in 8- or 10-mile versions. The two route lengths help you adapt your day’s plans to the desired level of activity without removing the cultural destinations from your itinerary.

Claydon can be reached by bicycle via National Cycle Route 51. Riders can use the public bridleways that pass through the Claydon Estate; these routes are signposted. Alongside sightseeing, this provides a choice of ways to travel and explore the landscape.

Claydon Courtyard as a culinary and practical hub

At Claydon Courtyard, Phoenix Kitchen serves fresh, nutritious food. The restaurant is operated by the Claydon Estate. There is also a restaurant, independent shops, a spa and hairdressers there. Florence Nightingale's Crimean Carriage is permanently on display at Claydon Courtyard.

Other places to include in your search

If you would like to compare different locations, you can also include Easington, Ibstone, Long Crendon, Princes Risborough, Little Horwood, Farnham Royal, Loudwater and Chesham in your further planning.

For the overarching travel overview: Buckinghamshire.