The quick guide to Towersey Festival with Joe Heap Describe Towersey Festival in 3 words. Another Lovelier World. How did Towersey Festival begin? My Grandad and some friends started the event back in 1965 in the village of Towersey on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire Border. It started as a community event which, to this day, it still very much is. What’s so special about Towersey Festival? It is so very friendly and easy going. It’s the perfect first timer’s festival, but also has people who have been coming for 40 years! It is one big family with so much more than just music. Why...

Marking our 400th Anniversary with 400 Trees In 2020 we celebrated the 400th Anniversary of the Verney family residing at Claydon. Over the past 400 years, the Verneys have shaped Claydon Estate’s historic parkland, so we felt it is a fitting tribute to both our ancestors and future generations to plant 400 specimen trees within the stunning landscape we all enjoy and love. The programme of planting will take around ten years to complete, with the first 70 trees being planted by the end of 2021. We will keep you updated as to our progress! The Verney family also commissioned Tom...

Situated within Claydon Estate’s 18th century courtyard is our excellent eatery, the Phoenix Kitchen. Our ethos is to serve local, fresh and seasonal food throughout the year. Traditionally, our customers have been visitors to the National Trust Claydon House, but increasingly we are welcoming more from our local communities. This further strengthens our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, supporting the local economy, and providing sustainable tourism. Four ways the Phoenix Kitchen is reducing its carbon footprint: Local suppliers – We are passionate about supporting...