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East Claydon

Parish in Buckinghamshire, England

Coordinates:51.922, -0.924
OS grid ref:SP 74 25
Dialling code: 01280 (Buckingham)
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East Claydon is a small rural village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, one of the Claydon settlements set amid arable fields and quiet lanes. It has a traditional village feel, with historic cottages and a parish church anchoring a modest, close-knit community rather than any large commercial centre.

The name literally means “clay hill”, reflecting the local soil, and the parish has long ties to the surrounding Claydon estate and nearby Middle Claydon, home to the National Trust’s Claydon House. Local life is largely agricultural with a number of commuters to larger towns, and recreational highlights include country walks, village events and the small-scale social life centred on the hall and church.

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Transport links

  • Luton Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 37 miles59.6 km
  • Aylesbury Vale Parkway Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Aylesbury Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km

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Schools in East Claydon

  • East Claydon C of E School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Museum 4 miles6.4 km
  • Waddesdon Manor Museum 5.5 miles8.9 km
  • Ann's Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Stowe Park Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Howe Park Wood Forest 8 miles12.8 km
  • Shenley Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Daytona Karting Recreation 10.1 miles16.2 km
  • Stadium MK Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Lovel Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Stowe Corner, Silverstone Recreation 10.6 miles17 km
  • Hanger straight, Silverstone Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Vale corner, Silverstone Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km