Cliveden National Trust
Cliveden Estate, Cliveden Road, Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS
Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. From the fragrant Rose Garden, with winding paths through layers of colourful blooms, to the vast Parterre with its geometric beds and far-reaching views, there is something for everyone at Cliveden. For the family audience there is the Storybook Play Den, the 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.
Cliveden House situated in the middle of the estate operates as a luxury hotel and generally not open to National Trust guests. Short tours will be available Monday 15 September - Friday 19 September for Heritage Open Days Week (subject to Volunteer availability). Head to the western side of the Parterre for a surprise; the unassuming domed building overlooking the river houses a wonderfully ornate chapel, also known as the Octagon Temple.
A variety of different tours will be running throughout the week. House Tour, Sculpture Tour 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 history talks provided by our dedicated volunteers.
Timings & Tours
- Monday 15 September:
- House Tours (1100-1230 Every 10 min), Statue Tour (1100 Subject to Volunteer availability), Garden Tour (1400), Daily talks (1100, 1300, 1430 Subject to Volunteer availability), Chapel (1330-1530)
- Tuesday 16 September:
- House Tours (1100-1230 Every 10 min), Statue Tour (1100 Subject to Volunteer availability), Garden Tour (1400), Daily talks (1100, 1300, 1430 Subject to Volunteer availability), Chapel (1330-1530)
- Wednesday 17 September:
- House Tours (1100-1230 Every 10 min), Statue Tours (1100 and 1330), Garden Tour (1400), Daily talks (1100, 1300, 1430 Subject to Volunteer availability), Chapel (1330-1530)
- Thursday 18 September:
- House Tours (1100-1230 Every 10 min), Statue Tour (1100 Subject to Volunteer availability), Garden Tour (1400), Daily talks (1100, 1300, 1430 Subject to Volunteer availability), Chapel (1330-1530)
- Friday 19 September:
- House Tours (1100-1230 Every 10 min), Statue Tours (1100 and 1330), Garden Tour (1400), Daily talks (1100, 1300, 1430 Subject to Volunteer availability), Chapel (1330-1530)
Location & directions
Cliveden Estate, Cliveden Road, Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS
- Directions:
- Access to the grounds is through the Main Entrance Gate on Cliveden Road ONLY. For larger vehicles please contact the Estate office ahead of visiting.
- Contact on day:
- Cliveden Estate Reception
- Telephone number:
- +441628605069
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Gardens have hard gravel paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Map of suggested level access routes around the gardens is available from the Information Centre. Manual wheelchairs, all-terrain wheelchair (manual) and pushchairs are available to borrow, please email [email protected] or call 01628 605069 in advance to reserve. Our shuttle bus service is available on request (subject to volunteer availability). Hearing loops are installed at every fixed till point.
Additional information
Dogs are welcome in many areas of the Cliveden Estate. There is a dog map available to pick up on arrival, which will show you the on-lead and off-lead areas. However, please be aware that we can only allow assistance dogs in the café and on tours.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
