What's on at Cliveden
'Letters to Nancy': as part of Nancy Astor: vigour, vitality & cheek
As part of 'Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek' this exhibition unearths letters written to Nancy, from the public, in the controversial run-up to and during her election to parliament.
Sun 26 May 2019
+ 30 other dates
10:00-17:00
May half-term trail
Get the kids outdoors this May half-term by bringing them to this fun-filled sports themed trail, with a craft at the end.
Sun 26 May 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:30-14:30
'Politics in Art' statue trail: as part Nancy Astor: vigour, vitality & cheek
As part of 'Nancy Astor; vigour, vitality and cheek', take a self-guided tour of Cliveden's statuary collection and understand where political art is positioned across the estate.
Sun 26 May 2019
+ 35 other dates
10:30-17:00
River Cruises at Cliveden
Fancy a punt on the River Thames? Our selection of boating options offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river. Choose from hiring your own rowing or motor boat, or relax on a skippered river cruise.
Sun 26 May 2019
+ 14 other dates
11:00-16:00
Tree Climbing
As part of the National Trust's 50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4's campaign we bring you The Great Big Tree Climbing Company.
Mon 27 May 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:30-11:30
+ other times
Guided Tours of Cliveden House
Book onto one of our short guided tours to discover more about the infamous Cliveden House. These tours allow you to see some of the rooms that were once home to Nancy and Waldorf Astor and soak in the atmosphere of 350 years of history.
Mon 27 May 2019
+ 68 other dates
11:00-11:30
+ other times
Live restoration of the Liddesdale Canoe
See conservation in action as a team of boat builders restore the Liddesdale Canoe, Nancy Astor's private and much loved vessel.
Mon 27 May 2019
+ 19 other dates
11:00-13:00
+ other times
Jazz on the Lawn by 'Pocket Full of Swing'
Pack a picnic to enjoy whilst listening to live music by acoustic jazz band 'Pocket Full of Swing'.
Sat 01 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
12:00-14:00
National Treasure: The search for the Sancy Diamond
Somewhere in Cliveden’s woodland there's a lost treasure waiting to be discovered. Band together to solve the clues and see if you can solve the case of the missing Sancy diamond.
Mon 03 Jun 2019
+ 19 other dates
10:00-14:00
Historical Interpreters
A performance group re-enacts short vignettes inspired by Nancy Astor's life.
Wed 05 Jun 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:30-10:40
+ other times
Cliveden Critters workshop
These workshops teach little ones the value of nature from a young age. In a small group, they'll explore Cliveden's estate and create their own adventure.
Wed 05 Jun 2019
+ 5 other dates
10:30-11:30
Beginners Floristry Workshops
Learn how to make the most of the early summer flowers and how to make your own floral creation to take home.
Wed 12 Jun 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:30-13:30
Tuesday Garden Tours
Discover the Grade I Listed gardens at Cliveden with a free guided tour by one of the gardens team.
Tue 02 Jul 2019
+ 4 other dates
14:00-15:00
Working Holiday at Cliveden's Big Camp
Help the Cliveden team deliver Big Camp, an annual camping weekend that families come back year after year for. This working holiday is a hands-on, active role which supports vital work the charity is doing.
Wed 10 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
07:00-23:59
Big Camp at Cliveden
Pack your tent and join us for our hugely popular overnight family camping event in Cliveden's historic woodlands. Be fast, this event sells out every year!
Fri 12 Jul 2019
+ 5 other dates
16:00-23:55
Children's summer trail
Summer holiday fun, exploring the different shapes in nature around Cliveden.
Thu 25 Jul 2019
+ 39 other dates
10:30-14:30
Children's outdoor theatre - The Wind in the Willows
Spend an afternoon with friends and family watching a performance of outdoor theatre.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
14:30-16:30
Outdoor theatre - Three Men in a Boat
Spend an evening with friends and family watching a performance of outdoor theatre.
Sat 03 Aug 2019
19:00-20:30
Outdoor theatre - The Tempest
The play, believed to be the last that Shakespeare wrote single-handedly, is lyrical, thought-provoking and raucously funny. More than 400 years after it was written it still has the capacity to surprise!
Sat 10 Aug 2019
19:00-20:30
Children's outdoor theatre - Gangsta Granny
Spend an afternoon with friends and family watching a performance of outdoor theatre.
Tue 13 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
14:30-16:30
Outdoor theatre - Private Lives
Spend an evening with friends and family watching a performance of outdoor theatre.
Fri 30 Aug 2019
19:00-20:30
October half term trail
Explore the world of Cliveden's not-so-creepy crawlies, and create a craft to take home.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:30-14:30