Claydon Estate Gardens

The footprint of the Gardens and Grounds were first created by John Sanderson between 1763 and 1776 for the 2nd Earl Verney whose descendants have maintained and redeveloped it in their own way ever since. Today the family are taking the garden through a new phase of restoration and development assisted by a team of 3 to 4 gardeners. The gardens are situated to the South East of the house and can be reached by walking through the arch in the Courtyard and turning right through the lych gate.

Immediately through the lych gate is Queen Victoria's walk, and a plaque in her memory can be seen in the wall at the northern end of the walk between the White Wisteria and the Magnolia Grandiflora. The borders between the lych gate and Queen Victoria's plaque have been redesigned for 2007.

To the south of lych gate in the corner of the wall is Ellin's Rest, a small summerhouse in memory of Ellin, sister of the 3rd Baronet, surrounded by scented feminine plants. Alongside the wall behind Ellin's Rest is a border known as "The Ruby Borner" as it contains plants given to the 5th Baronet, Sir Ralph and Lady Mary on the occasion of their 40th Wedding Anniversary in 1988.

Ellin's Rest

The path between the Ruby Borders and the Rose Garden continues through the black gates in to the Pool Garden.

Visitors are encouraged to return to Claydon as the redevelopment of the gardens is on-going. We are able to offer tours and lectures for groups by appointment and hope begin gardening and cookery courses later this year. Please keep checking back for up to date information.