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Summer evenings at Cliveden

Make the most of long summer evenings at Cliveden, whether you’re out for a twilight walk, gliding along the river on a boat or listening to live a music performance whilst you soak up the atmosphere as the sun begins to set.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Summer Evenings at Cliveden will take place on 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 August. Normal admission applies, with last entry to the estate at 7pm and the grounds closing at 7.30pm. The woodland car park will close at its usual time. On selected weekends visitors can enjoy performances from Swing Blue (14 & 15 Aug), bringing timeless jazz and swing classics to life alongside The Harmony String Quartet (21 & 22 Aug), whose repertoire blends classical favourites with modern and film melodies. Music Medley Weekend (28 & 29 August), a celebration of the rich and diverse music genres local to Cliveden.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The Sounding Chamber is approximately a 20 minute walk from the main car park. It is accessible on hard paths and gravel surfaces. Step-free access routes are available. Cliveden has hard paths, with some uneven surfaces, and gentle changes in terrain. Please ask for an accessible map from the Information Centre on arrival.

Meeting point

Meet at the Information Centre on arrival and collect an estate map.

Suitability for children

Everyone is welcome

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own picnic chairs and blankets, as these will not be provided on the day. Cliveden is an outdoor property, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Other

Please note that exact performance times and information on Boating at Cliveden are coming soon.  This event is free to all Cliveden visitors and there is no need to book. All performances are informal, so while we have set start times you are welcome to come and go as you please throughout the event.

Upcoming events

'We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cliveden 

‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cliveden, 9 May – 5 July 2026.

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on
30 Jun to 5 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 5 other dates or times

Garden tours at Cliveden 

Step into the quieter corners of the gardens on a relaxed, gardener led tour running throughout the season from 2 April – 24 September, every Thursday at 2pm. Please note: There will be no garden tour on Thursday 25 June due to the weather.

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on
2 Jul to 24 Sep 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 12 other dates or times

Pokémon joins Cliveden’s Summer of Play 

Planning your summer holidays? Discover a Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.

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on
18 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 50 other dates or times

Chatter & Natter Café 

Head to the Conservatory café at Cliveden and join a ‘Natter & Chatter’ session from 10am – 12pm. Open to all visitor (standard admission applies). Please note there will be no 'Natter & Chatter Café' on 25 June due to the weather.

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on
23 Jul to 17 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 5 other dates or times