Cliveden

From 2 March to 29 October 2026 step beyond the ordinary into a world once walked by royalty, visionaries, and the great minds who shaped history, on one of our guided House visits. House visits run every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting every 10 minutes from 11:00am-12:30pm and last 30-minutes. Tickets available (on a first come, first served basis) from the Information Centre. Cliveden House is currently leased as a luxury country hotel and generally not open to National Trust Visitors. Guided by our passionate volunteers, you'll journey through the ground floor as the house's glittering past comes alive around you. Hear the captivating tales of the illustrious Astor dynasty as you step into the very rooms where distinguished visitors were once welcomed and entertained. It's not just a tour - it's your invitation to experience the glamour, intrigue, and legacy of a truly extraordinary home. Visit 'Things to see in the house and chapel' page for more information.

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. The Chapel is open in the afternoons from April to October on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions. See the 'Things to see in the house and chapel' page for more details on opening.

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers and discover more about Cliveden’s history and it’s people including Royalty, Dukes, Duchesses, Earls, Countesses, Lords, Ladies and celebrities of their day and find out how their legacy lives on at Cliveden today. Talks run daily at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2.30pm (subject to volunteer availability). No tickets needed, check at the Information Centre on arrival for timings and meet on the South Terrace for the talk. Each talk lasts 30 – 40 minutes.

Step into Cliveden’s story on a volunteer-led history walk, every corner of Cliveden has a tale to tell and our wonderful volunteers are ready to share them with you. Stroll through the estate and uncover stories of dukes, duchesses, gardeners and guests who helped shape Cliveden’s remarkable past. Walks run daily (subject to volunteer availability). Start time: 11am. Each walk lasts 60–90 minutes and covers up to 2 miles. Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Information Centre in the Walled Garden. Walks include some inclines and steps, so may not be suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or young children. Assistance dogs only.

Enjoy 80 acres of year-round interest and colour, from the bedding scheme of the geometric parterre, hundreds of roses in the Rose Garden, an Oriental-inspired Water Garden, to Lord Astor’s sculpture collection and the impressive Cliveden Maze. There are spaces for everyone to enjoy, for quiet reflection or time with loved ones.

Stroll through Cliveden’s woodlands this autumn and follow paths lined with crisp amber leaves. Enjoy the seasonal views and wander through trails framed by the season’s rich reds and yellows. Keep an eye out for the estate’s quirky treasures, from a flint grotto to a giant slice of Californian redwood, left behind by the families who once called Cliveden home.

Soak up one of the prettiest stretches of the river, Cliveden Reach. The perfect spot for a picnic or a stroll at the river side. Treat yourself to a trip on a skippered cruises or a self-hire vessel. Head to boatingatcliveden.co.uk to book your river adventure. Boating at Cliveden runs from April – October.

Stay in one of our two characterful riverside cottages nestled on the banks of the River Thames within the Cliveden Estate. Packed with charm, the cottages boast bright and modern interiors with beautiful views over the river, offering stays for two to four people.