Cliveden

From the restored Long Garden to the wonderfully ornate mosaic-lined chapel, the fragrant Rose Garden, and the vast Parterre with its geometric beds and far-reaching views, there is something new to discover at Cliveden around every turn. For the family audience there is the Storybook Play Den, the giant maze or if you fancy a trip on the water you can find Boating at Cliveden beside the Boathouse on the river. Cliveden's current maze is based on one that was built for the 1st Viscount Astor in 1894 and has over 500 metres of paths winding amongst two-metre high hedges.

The splendid grounds reveal the stories of dukes, duchesses and royalty, but it was also the forgers, the gas yard workers, gardeners and maids who made Cliveden what it is today. A special focus will be placed on these hidden everyday histories in our tours and talks between 14th-18th September as part of Heritage Open Days.

A variety of different tours will be running throughout the week. History Walk and Garden Tour tickets are available from the Information Centre on a first come first served basis, or look out for the outdoor pop-up Daily Talks provided by our dedicated volunteers.

More information about what to expect from our walks, tours and talks can be found on our website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden. Please email [email protected] or call 01628 605069 for any queries.

Timings

Monday 14 September:

Photo Walk (10:00-11:00); Daily Talks (11:30, 13:00, 14:30, subject to volunteer availability), Chapel (13:30-15:30), History Walk (11:00, subject to volunteer availability); Garden Tour (14:00)

Tuesday 15 September:

Daily Talks (11:30, 13:00, 14:30, subject to volunteer availability), History Walk (11:00, subject to volunteer availability); Garden Tour (14:00)

Wednesday 16 September:

Daily Talks (11:30, 13:00, 14:30 subject to volunteer availability), Chapel (13:30-15:30), History Walk (11:00, subject to volunteer availability); Garden Tour (14:00)

Thursday 17 September:

Heritage Tree Walk (10:30), Daily Talks (11:30, 13:00, 14:30, subject to volunteer availability), History Walk (11:00); Garden Tour (14:00)

Friday 18 September:

Daily Talks (11:30, 13:00, 14:30, subject to volunteer availability), Chapel (13:30-15:30), History Walk (11:00, subject to volunteer availability); Garden Tour (14:00)

Location & directions

Cliveden Estate, Cliveden Road, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS

Directions:

Sat Nav: For the main estate and carpark please use the entrance at Feathers Gate, SL1 8NS. For the woodland car park entrance please use SL6 0HJ.’ By train: Taplow 2½ miles and Burnham 3 miles are both on the London Paddington to Reading mainline. Taxi office/rank at both stations. We do not advise walking from these stations along the main roads. These are country roads with no pavements and very fast traffic (60 mph). Bourne End 2 miles is on the Maidenhead to Marlow branch line. There is no taxi rank. These stations are served by GWR and the Elizabeth Line.

Contact on day:

Cliveden Estate Reception

Telephone number:

+441628605069

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Advance booking is required for our Heritage Tree Walk at Cliveden so that we can provide you with more detailed information. Please email [email protected] to book. Please note this walk is led by Volunteers and therefore dependent on their availability.

Accessibility details

Gardens have hard gravel paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Two manual wheelchairs (including off road) and two all-terrain trikes (non-powered) are available from the Information Centre. We recommend hiring in advance of your visit. Please email [email protected] or call 01628 605069 to book. Our accessible shuttle bus service is available on request. Hearing loops are installed at every fixed till point. We also offer assistance hearing devices on our 'House Visits'. Our Sensory Resource Station is located in the Information Centre.

Additional information

Dogs are welcome at Cliveden and we have a dog walker's guide as to where they can go. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the estate. Further accessibility information can be found on our website here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden#getting-there-map.

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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