Cliveden

We have a selection of formal gardens for you to enjoy across the estate which each have their charms across the seasons. From the six-acre Parterre overlooked by the South Terrace reaching down to the river Thames, to the fruit-filled Round Garden and our elegant Water Garden.

The woods that line the steep cliffs above the Thames were famous long before the House and its gardens. There are miles of woodland paths to explore and stunning views back to the gardens and over the surrounding countryside. Please note, your pre-booked ticket allows you to enter the estate via the main entrance or the woodland entrance.

The chapel, also known as the Octagon Temple, was originally designed as a place to admire the view or take tea but is now the final resting place for three generations of the Astor family.

We welcome across many areas of the estate, including dogs on leads in most formal areas and outside our catering facilities. Remember to always pick up your dog's waste and leave Cliveden as beautiful as when you arrived.

As part of our celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the National Trust we released 50 things to do at Cliveden before you’re 125 ¾. This is a list compiled from suggestions by our lovely volunteers, staff and visitors to help you get the best out of your visit to Cliveden the whole year round.

Boating at Cliveden offers a whole fleet of different boats to explore one of the prettiest stretch of the River Thames. All availability, bookings and further information, please see boatingatcliveden.co.uk.

Cliveden's Conservatory Café is now open for takeaway food and drinks, and the refreshment kiosk in the Walled Garden is open daily for takeaway hot drinks and snacks. Our safety measures remain in place, including screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We are also only accepting card payment at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you will support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Browse our cosy gift shop in the Walled Garden, stocked with a selection of exclusive and seasonal products.

We're not able to offer house tours at the moment, but we hope to welcome visitors back for tours in Spring 2022.

For more than 300 years Cliveden was home to dukes, earls, viscounts and for a while a prince. A glittering hub of society, Cliveden hosted exclusive parties and political gatherings.

Did you know that at the start of the First World War a hospital was built on the estate with the Canadian Red Cross to treat the Armed Forces of the British Empire and the Royal Hospital, Chelsea? Over one hundred years on, you can visit a Memorial Garden dedicated to those who lost their lives.

From stunning seasonal floral displays in the extensive gardens to the chance to take a peek inside the sumptuous house, Cliveden has plenty to offer groups.

Let us bring Cliveden to you... Why not book one of our knowledgeable speakers to come along to your local group's meeting. We offer three talks which focus on the history of Cliveden.

Across the country thousands of our most dedicated supporters meet on a regular basis as part of a National Trust Centre or Association, to support the work of properties of interest to them.