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Magnificent formal gardens overlooking the River Thames

A country retreat on a grand scale, Cliveden’s magnificent gardens and breath-taking views have been admired for centuries.

Cliveden was once the glittering hub of society; visited by virtually every British Monarch since George I and home to Waldorf and Nancy Astor in the early 20th century. Cliveden was renowned for hosting exclusive parties and political gatherings, and later became infamously associated with the Profumo Affair.

Today, the whole family can relax whilst exploring the stunning gardens, peaceful woodlands and Thames riverbank. 

The house is now a private hotel and timed ticket guided tours of part of the interior are available on Thursday and Sunday afternoons between April and October.

Shoots of springtime colour

Daffodils are now starting to appear

As spring arrives, you'll find lots of flowers bursting into life.

From daffodils and blossom to thousands of tulips, there's lots of colour in the gardens to banish those winter blues.

50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

50 things to do

Our list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ will take you and your family a little deeper into the great outdoors. 

Pick up your adventure scrapbook from the information centre and start exploring in the gardens and woods.

Tulips in the Long Garden

Thousands of golden tulips fill the Long Garden with a sunny haze

The tulips in the Long Garden are reaching the end of their golden display so the garden team are beginning to clear some of the beds. 

This means that the bulbs are now for sale in our shop - £2 for a bag of 10.