Things to see & do
Year round fun for all the family
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Spring surprises
Spring surprises
We love seeing the shoots of spring come through after a cold winter.
Highlights this year will include drifts of snowdrops and daffodils on Stable Bank, blossom in the Water Garden and the gorgeous scent of hyacinths in the Long Garden.
Find out about all the things to see and do in the garden
© National Trust / Clare Kendall
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Be a-mazed
Be a-mazed
It took just six months for 100,000 visitors to try to conquer the newly recreated Cliveden Maze.
With over 1,000 two metre high yew trees and 500 metres of path, it is harder than it looks to reach the centre. Can you solve the Maze and find your way in to the middle and out again?
© Clare Kendall
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Woodland walks
Woodland walks
Shake off the winter blues and get outdoors with family and friends to enjoy one of our great walks around the estate.
We’ve created three routes in the magnificent beech woodlands which offer something for everyone so why not pick your walk now?
Discover all that the woods have to offer
© National Trust / Paul Watson
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Free seasonal trails
Free seasonal trails
There is always something new to discover at Cliveden.
Why not explore the garden with one of our free seasonal trail sheets which have been designed especially for families to follow together.
Collect your free trail from the Information Centre in the car park when you arrive.
© National Trust / Liz Ward
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Simply child's play
Simply child's play
Discover the delightful Storybook Play Den.
Create your own stories amongst the wooden models of favourite storybook characters including Gandalf the wizard, Peter Pan, Captain Hook and the ever-hungry crocodile.
Designed especially for the under 10s, the play area also includes climbing frames and a slide.
© National Trust / Liz Ward
Spring surprises
Be a-mazed
Woodland walks
Free seasonal trails
Simply child's playWhat's on
Enjoy family activities such as seasonal trails and discovery walks, through to open-air theatre, live tribute bands and appearances from the 'Astors' and their house guests.
There is something for everyone.
Gardens
The stunning gardens and breathtaking views are something very special.
From the iconic Parterre, to the fragrant Long Garden and tranquil Water Garden you might need more than one visit to explore all that’s on offer.
Woodlands
Explore the wider estate and follow some of the miles of woodland paths.
Your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views back towards the gardens and over the surrounding countryside.
Cliveden Maze
The newly recreated Cliveden Maze is an exciting challenge for all ages. With 500 metres of paths and yew tree hedges already two metres high, the Maze is harder to solve than you might think...
Family fun
We’ve got lots of fun things for families to do together such as follow one of our trails or solve the maze. There's also plenty of space to run around and let of steam including our Storybook Play Den.
Cliveden House tours
Cliveden House is now a luxury hotel, however National Trust visitors can have a peek inside by joining a tour of part of the interior on Thursday or Sunday afternoons from April to October. Timed tickets are essential.
Boat trips
For an extra-special treat take a ride on one of our flotilla of boats and cruise the prettiest stretch of the Thames.
Boats operate at weekends April-June and September-October and seven days a week in July and August.
Outdoor adventures
We've tracked down the 50 best outdoor things to do before you're 11 ¾.
There are lots of not-to-be-missed experiences you can try across the country, as well as plenty you can tick off right here.
Rainy day ideas
Don't let a bit of rain put you off. Bring some wellies and a rain mac, and you'll have all you need for a breath of fresh air in the woods or gardens.
You can always dodge the odd shower and have a coffee in the café.