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Daventry Days Out: National Trust Places & Country Pubs
A countryside guide from Daventry
Old houses. Long walks. Proper pubs.
National Trust days out within about an hour of Daventry, paired with country pubs where the menu is only a tap away.
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From a medieval priory and Elizabethan rooms to Tudor gardens and grand landscape parks, there is a remarkable run of National Trust days out around Daventry. We have paired each stop with a nearby country pub and a direct link to its current menu where one is published.
Drive times are approximate estimates from Daventry, not promises: traffic and roadworks can change the journey. The expanded selection aims for roughly two hours by car in typical conditions. Check each National Trust page for opening days, house access and booking requirements before leaving.
Historic housesGardens & parklandCountry pub menusUp to 2 hours by car
Begin close to home among the quiet remains of a medieval priory, an Elizabethan manor and a garden that rewards a slower pace. The old stone and the open parkland make this a lovely place to wander with a camera: look for the shifting light across the house, then follow the paths out into the surrounding countryside.
House & gardenPriory remainsParkland walk
Country pub nearby
The Royal Oak, EydonTraditional ironstone village pub, reopened after refurbishment in 2026. Check kitchen hours and book ahead.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
A honey-coloured country house, elegant interiors and sweeping views over the Hanwell valley give Farnborough Hall its gentle grandeur. Explore the landscape garden and its quieter corners, then take in the village setting that has grown around the estate.
Historic houseLandscape gardenValley views
Country pub nearby
The Thatched Cottage, FarnboroughA traditional pub in the village with a published food menu; check opening and serving times before travelling.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Perched above a broad valley, Upton brings together a remarkable art collection, a country-house interior and gardens with a sense of theatre. Walk the borders and terraces, then step inside to see how a Tudor manor was reshaped into an elegant home for collector Lord Bearsted.
Art collectionHouse interiorsValley gardens
Country pub nearby
The Bell Inn, SheningtonAn 18th-century inn on the village green; the National Trust includes it on a local walk.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Stowe is made for a full day on foot. Classical temples, sweeping lawns, lakes and carefully framed vistas turn a walk into a sequence of discoveries. Bring comfortable shoes and choose a route that lets you pause at the monuments rather than racing from one to the next.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Red-brick Tudor architecture, formal gardens and a broad deer park make Charlecote a classic Warwickshire outing. Take in the gatehouse and green court, then wander beyond the house to enjoy the parkland and its changing views.
Historic houseDeer parkFormal gardens
Country pub nearby
The King’s Head, WellesbourneA country pub a short drive away, with seasonal dishes and traditional pub favourites.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Claydon is an intimate country-house visit with beautifully elaborate interiors and a strong connection to Florence Nightingale. Give yourself time to look closely at the carved decoration, then enjoy the gardens and open views around the house.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Cross the bridge over the moat into a Tudor manor full of atmospheric rooms, family stories and hidden corners. The garden and moat make an especially photogenic approach; nearby Packwood House turns this into a rewarding two-property day for keen walkers.
Moated manorTudor historyWalk to Packwood
Country pub nearby
The Fleur de Lys, LowsonfordA characterful country pub known for its pies; its own site places it close to both Baddesley Clinton and Packwood.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Packwood House · Visitor photograph via Tripadvisor; see National Trust page for official visitor imagery.
08 · Warwickshire · ~50–60 min
Packwood House
Packwood’s Tudor character, formal garden and famous yew trees invite a leisurely circuit. It pairs naturally with Baddesley Clinton: the National Trust marks a five-mile route between the two properties for a bigger day in the countryside.
Tudor houseYew gardenWalk to Baddesley
Country pub nearby
The Fleur de Lys, LowsonfordCountry-pub atmosphere, seasonal food and a menu built around the pub’s longstanding pie tradition.
Ascott combines a striking timbered manor, an impressive art collection and formal gardens overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury. It is one of the longer drives in this guide, but the grounds and house make for a distinctive change of scene.
Jacobean houseArt collectionFormal gardens
Country pub nearby
The Grove Lock, GroveA canalside pub beside the Grand Union Canal, with a garden for a relaxed end to the day.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Waddesdon brings a little French château drama to the Buckinghamshire countryside: ornate architecture, richly furnished rooms, art and carefully composed gardens. It sits close to the one-hour edge from Daventry, so check traffic before you commit to the drive.
French Renaissance styleArt & interiorsGardens & aviary
Country pub nearby
The Lion, WaddesdonA village pub close to the manor and grounds. Check its current food times before the visit.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
This fortified medieval gatehouse is a fascinating compact visit, with a moat, stone bridge and centuries of history in a beautifully preserved building. The Tower opens on selected days, so this is a “check first, then go” destination rather than a spontaneous stop.
Open the pub’s current menu on its own website using the open menu ↗. Menu pages and food service times can change. The link opens the pub website and remains compatible with NIX Stories Studio.
Stretch the day a little further with a visit to Shugborough Estate. Allow time for the grounds and the journey; open areas, house access and seasonal hours vary, so check the official visitor page before travelling.
Country pub nearby: The Clifford Arms, Great Haywood
Traditional village pub beside the Trent and Mersey Canal, close to Shugborough. Check its food service before setting off.
View The Clifford Arms, Great Haywood menu
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Stretch the day a little further with a visit to Attingham Park. Allow time for the grounds and the journey; open areas, house access and seasonal hours vary, so check the official visitor page before travelling.
Country pub nearby: The Mytton & Mermaid, Atcham
A characterful riverside country pub opposite the estate entrance, making an easy end to a parkland day.
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Stretch the day a little further with a visit to Biddulph Grange Garden. Allow time for the grounds and the journey; open areas, house access and seasonal hours vary, so check the official visitor page before travelling.
Country pub nearby: The Talbot, Biddulph
A country pub close to the garden, with a seasonal menu and traditional pub favourites.
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Stretch the day a little further with a visit to Croome. Allow time for the grounds and the journey; open areas, house access and seasonal hours vary, so check the official visitor page before travelling.
Country pub nearby: The Jockey Inn, Earls Croome
A village country inn serving pub classics and seasonal dishes, a short drive from Croome.
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Stretch the day a little further with a visit to Hidcote Manor Garden. Allow time for the grounds and the journey; open areas, house access and seasonal hours vary, so check the official visitor page before travelling.
Country pub nearby: The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington
A well-known Cotswold country pub in a nearby village, with a published food menu.
View The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington menu
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Stretch the day a little further with a visit to Hardwick Hall. Allow time for the grounds and the journey; open areas, house access and seasonal hours vary, so check the official visitor page before travelling.
Country pub nearby: The Hardwick Inn
A traditional inn by the south entrance to Hardwick’s parkland, well placed for a post-visit meal.
View The Hardwick Inn menu
If the menu does not display in this preview, open the pub menu. Menus and food times can change.
On a bright afternoon, the house is only half the pleasure. Let the visit spill into a garden path, a village green, a canal towpath or a quiet table by the window. Then check the pub’s menu, confirm food service and settle in properly.
Photo note: Photographs are embedded directly in this HTML throughout the article, so the property images remain with the blog file. The live pub menu previews need an internet connection. National Trust images are credited beneath each photo. The Packwood image is a visitor photograph from Tripadvisor. The menu previews are live pages from the pubs and may not display in every browser; use the linked menu buttons if a preview is blocked. Menu pages, dishes and food times can change. Drive times are rough estimates from Daventry and may exceed two hours in heavy traffic.
A countryside day-trip guide from Daventry · Visitor details and menus checked 4 November 2026 · Approximate drive times
