Explore Cliveden with the whole family

Family walking dog in woods

Get the whole family outdoors and closer to nature this school holiday. Whether it's creating crafts, getting lost in the maze or simply reconnecting with nature through the National Trust's '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾'; there's lots of fun to be had come rain or shine.

 

Tree Climbing 

A highly skilled and friendly instructor can help all ages reach new heights in a fantastic tree in Cliveden's woods. They will teach you how to enter a tree's canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times. Once at the top of the tree you will gain an experience which can't be found on the ground and if you're feeling brave, take a branch walk before being lowered back down!

Children climbing at the top of a tree with ropes and harnesses

Tree climbing at Cliveden  

A truly unique experience not to be missed. Children will be guided by highly experienced and friendly experts to climb up Cliveden's historic canopy.

Cliveden's Giant Maze

Our maze is based on one that was built for the 1st Viscount Astor in 1894 and has over 500 metres of paths winding amongst two-metre high hedges. The maze covers approximately one third of an acre, making the maze the same size as the world-famous Hampton Court maze.

We started work recreating the giant puzzle in 2009 and it was officially opened on Friday 8 April 2011 by renowned gardener, broadcaster and writer Alan Titchmarsh. The maze’s beautiful hand-forged wrought iron gates were created by Chris Collman from Burnham who is known locally as The Wrought Iron Man. The gates have a strong Victorian influence and commemorate both Lord Astor’s original maze and our recreation.

The maze at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

The Cliveden Maze 

With two metre high hedges and 500 metres of paths to explore there's an adventure to be had around every corner in our recreation of Lord Astor's historic maze.

Whilst you're here...

  1. 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ - Pick up a booklet from the Information Centre and have fun completeing the National Trust's 50 suggestions to get children close to nature.
  2. The Doll's House Café - Enclosed in the 'Storybook Play Den', this little pit-stop is the perfect place to pick up a quick coffee and a snack.  
  3. The Woodlands offers you and the children a chance to really stretch your legs. Within the acres of foliage you'll find the Natural Play Trail, where little one's can challenege themselves by building, balancing and climbing.