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See the latest blog posts from Claydon Estate.

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See the latest blog posts from Claydon Estate.

Nicholas Verney appears in CLA video

24 October 2024 | Conservation, Farming, The Estate

Rural businesses can be a powerhouse for the UK economy, if they are given the political support they need to diversify.

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Discover Signature Flowers at Claydon Courtyard

12 June 2024 | Courtyard shops, The Estate

A spotlight on our courtyard business – Signature Flowers.

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Florence Nightingale’s Crimean Carriage

29 April 2024 | The Courtyard, The Estate

Uncovering the history of “Florrie’s Lorry”

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Bernwood Jubilee Way Walk

11 March 2024 | The Courtyard, The Estate

A walk through history, nature and Claydon Estate.

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Featherstones Jewellery – Award winning jeweller.

22 February 2024 | Courtyard shops, The Estate

A spotlight on our courtyard business – Featherstones Jewellery.

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Claydon Courtyard: The Perfect Place to Buy Your Christmas Tree

11 October 2023 | The Courtyard, The Estate

Here at Claydon Courtyard we’re dedicated to supplying only the best Christmas trees!

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Meet the team – Sam Forrest

14 September 2023 | Staff, The Estate

Meet Sam Forrest, Landscape Gardener

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Towersey Festival returns to Claydon Estate this summer.

28 June 2023 | The Estate

Towersey, Festival Director Joe Heap on the UK’s Longest-Running independent festival

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Becoming a member of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme

08 June 2023 | Conservation, Farming, The Estate

We are delighted to have been accepted on to the Countryside Stewardship Scheme

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New Aura

New Aura – Hairdressers & specialist in extensions and hair pieces

11 May 2023 | Courtyard shops, The Courtyard, The Estate

A spotlight on our courtyard business – New Aura.

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A Garden of Reflection at St. Michael’s Church

05 April 2023 | The Estate

Land gifted to St Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon for a Garden of Reflection.

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Four reasons to have your company event outdoors.

01 March 2023 | The Estate

Looking at the benefits of having an outdoor event…

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Meet the Team – Tryphena Foster

09 February 2023 | Staff

Meet Tryphena Foster, Events & Marketing Manager

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The Spa @ The Courtyard expands to new larger premises

30 January 2023 | Courtyard shops, The Estate

Therapist & Spa owner, Sam, talks about her exciting plans for the year ahead

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Meet the Team – Martyn Turbayne

16 November 2022 | Staff

Meet Martyn Turbayne, Maintenance Manager

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Meet the Team – Tory Aubrey-Fletcher

07 July 2022 | Staff

Meet Tory Aubrey-Fletcher, Operations Manager

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Reducing our carbon footprint

27 June 2022 | Conservation, Ecology, Farming, The Estate

We’re always looking at ways on the farm where we can reduce our carbon footprint, that’s why we’re conducting a trial of a new seaweed fertiliser. Here on Claydon Estate our in-h…

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World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

19 May 2022 | Conservation, Ecology, The Estate

Supporting our pollinators. World bee day is celebrated on the 20th of May each year with the primary focus of raising awareness of the essential role that bees play in our eco system. There are 27…

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Meet the team – Ben Harding

13 April 2022 | Staff, The Estate

Meet Ben Harding, Head of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance

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Meet the Team – Jane Hammond

10 March 2022 | Staff, The Estate

Meet Jane Hammond, Property and Estate Administrator.

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Scott Chef

Meet the Team – Scott Hawkins

09 February 2022 | Staff, The Estate

Meet Scott Hawkins, Assistant Catering Manager, Phoenix Kitchen.

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Alexandra Verney

Meet the Team – Alexandra Verney

11 August 2021 | Staff, The Estate

Meet Alexandra Verney, Managing Partner, Events and Visitor Attractions.

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400 years – 400 trees

05 August 2021 | The Estate

We have now planted around 40 of our 400 specimen trees and they are thriving!

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Meet the Team – Nicholas Verney

14 July 2021 | Staff, The Estate

In the first of our Meet the Team blogs, we would like to introduce you to Nicholas Verney, Managing Partner.

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Creating wildflower-rich areas

24 April 2021 | Ecology, The Estate

Being part of the government’s Countryside Stewardship scheme, means that we are committed to managing a landscape that is rich in wildlife. Approximately 10% of our land is now wildflower-ri…

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Towersey Festival – 27-30 August 2021

26 March 2021 | The Estate

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…

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Claydon Estate 1620-2020

06 March 2021 | The Estate

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 …

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The Phoenix Kitchen – Ways that we can help the environment

29 January 2021 | The Estate

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 cu…

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The Claydon Estate
Estate Office, Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire
MK18 2EX

Phone
+44 (0)1296 730252
Email
[email protected]

Opening Hours

Claydon Courtyard and Phoenix Kitchen are open daily. March – October between 10am-5pm and November – February between 10am-4pm.

We recommend you check with individual Courtyard businesses and the National Trust Claydon House for their opening times.

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