Cliveden

A look at all upcoming events at Cliveden. From tree climbing to activity trails, it's all fun and games!

Find out more about the Cliveden's historic formal gardens on one of our guided tours. As the gardeners show you round, be sure to take advantage of their vast knowledge and keen enthusiasm surrounding the autumn season.

Enjoy a special 'behind-the-scenes' guided tour of Cliveden House, followed by a two-course lunch in the National Trust Orangery.

Cliveden Reach is renowned as one of the prettiest spots on the Thames. Here, there's a selection of boating options that are the perfect way to lull down by the river.

This half-term children will discover the naturally-spooky side of Hallowe’en. With wild art based deep in Cliveden's woodlands, there's something’s spooky going on...

A fun festive Christmas trail for families. This year children will learn how to 'fly', perfect their magic and complete training tasks in order to graduate from Cliveden's Angel Academy.

We have a selection of formal gardens for you to enjoy across the estate. From the 6 acre Parterre overlooked by the South Terrace, to the newly restored Rose Garden, immerse yourself in the sweet smells of Summer at Cliveden.

We've got miles of woodland paths and picturesque riverside rambles, perfect for stretching your legs, walking the dog and enjoying some of the best views of the house and gardens.

We have walking trails for all abilities which take you around some of the top spots on the estate, from our gardens to the depths of the woodlands.

Discover dog-friendly spots, the best walking routes and which facilities cater to you and your pooch.

Row like Ratty and Toad along the stretch of the River Thames that inspired Wind in the Willows, or take a leisurely cruise on our Smooth Waters or Still Waters boats.

Made from over 1000 yew trees this winding maze is surprisingly challenging for visitors young and old.

There's an enticing corner for children to discover. The Storybook Play Den, located beyond the Maze and Water Garden, offers a fantastic location to let young imaginations run wild.

Whether you fancy cake and coffee, a warming tummy-filling lunch or a snack to fuel your fun, our cafés will have something to tempt you.

Our seasonally stocked shop, located in Cliveden's Walled Garden car park, has the perfect gift for you and your loved ones all year round.

From April to October, on Thursdays and Sundays, the doors of the glamourous ground floor of Cliveden house open to the public.

To celebrate Cliveden's outstanding new display of contemporary art, we're shedding light on the 19th-century sculpture collection in the gardens. Curator Oonagh Kennedy looks back on the 'new' art of Cliveden's past.

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.

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, later becoming infamously associated with the Profumo Affair.

Did you know a hospital was opened at the start of the First World War on the Cliveden estate to treat injured Canadian war soldiers? One hundred years on, a Memorial Garden dedicated to those who lost their life can be visited today.

Cliveden hit the headlines in 1963 when it became known that John Profumo had met Christine Keeler here by the swimming pool. Their affair proved a turning point in British politics and had profound implications for those involved.

Across the Grade 1 listed gardens and within the house itself, now a luxury hotel, we have undertaken a number of conservation projects in recent years.

A dedicated team of volunteers help us to look after Cliveden and open to visitors every day. There's lots of ways you could get involved...

Conservation work to the South Terrace is now complete. Have a look at how we've restored this 350 year old Terrace to its former glory.

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 two 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.

Cliveden's two self-catering National Trust holiday cottages are a real home from home and are located on a stunning stretch of the River Thames. Or treat yourself to five star luxury at Cliveden House Hotel.

There's lots to see and do near to Cliveden, from country walks in the Chilterns to visiting royal attractions such as Windsor Castle.