National Trust - Clevedon Court — Attraction in Clevedon

You can enter the house, on a timed entry card you get when you go to Reception, from 2pm onwards (using the opening times of April 2024). I arrived 15 minutes earlier. The gates were open, and so was the cafe in the parking area. It's a good idea to get there relatively early, because the car park fills quickly. The parking spaces are in grass, but the surface wasn't bumpy where I parked. The cafe offerings are very basic, besides a reasonable range of coffees served in disposable cups tgat you drink st outside tables. I've posted the menu slate for reference. The house dates from the 14th century, with much demolition and building in the subsequent centuries. There is an unusual and striking, if somewhat gaudy, collection of ceramics. Worth a visit. The grounds seem quite compact at first glance, but are quite extensive, with charming zigzag pathways. Update: I visited again in July 2024 and noticed a few details I'd missed. Including this was a knuckleduster, presumably one of many, that the vicar handed out to his parishioners, in case a marauding bunch of puritan types came round to tear their church decorations down. I've added a pic...

A most delightful, 14th century mansion awaits the visitor who wishes to see what the court has to offer. Three family's down the ages have resided here and each had left their mark over 700 years Handed to National Trust in 1960 The Elton Family who own the property still live here. Just over a third is open to to public so a good 40 minutes to an hour is all its takes to see in side before the joys of the garden temp you out side. The great Hall, the thackeray room and the chapel will have some thing of interest for you. Outside is a small stabled cafe for homemade cakes and coffee. Please note that it is advised to check on opening times Please also be advised that there is Lime Disease presents with visitors advised to stick to paths when walking...

I visited yesterday, Thursday the 18th September. The house itself was interesting and the various Guides in each room were very pleasant and helpful. However, the gardens were extremely disappointing - especially for a National Trust property. Completely untended, apart from the large lawn areas being mown, a few sad looking shrubs and no flowers. Such a shame as the whole area could be beautiful. The various sets of steps and also some pathways, were so neglected (the stairs in particular could do with a good scrub down and swept with a good sturdy broom!!). I sincerely hope that improvements will be made in the very...