Book a cruise on Liddesdale with Boating at Cliveden
Following a beautiful restoration by The National Trust it you can now experience the Cliveden Reach as Lady Astor herself did. Available Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. From 7 September, Liddesdale will only be available on Fridays and Sundays.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Following an extensive restoration project by the National Trust, Lady Astor's electric canoe 'Liddesdale' is now in immaculate working condition. Enjoy a 45 minute cruise on this iconic reach of the River Thames. Liddesdale was built in the 1920's in nearby Maidenhead as one of the early electric canoes on the Thames which became the height of fashion, taking advantage of Cliveden's state of the art generator house to charge her batteries. To book a trip on Liddesdale, head to the Boating at Cliveden website: www.boatingatcliveden.co.uk
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01628 918 026
- Suitability
Children welcome.
- Meeting point
From the walled garden, walk towards the house and turn right before the forecourts. Walk alongside the Parterre to Yew Tree Steps to head down to the river. All boating starts from the Boathouse.
- What to bring and wear
Liddesdale is a traditional open electric canoe with no cover, therefore, comfortable outdoor clothing is recommended.
- Accessibility
Please note the seating position is very low, passengers will be in a seated position with legs outstretched for the full duration of the cruise. If you are not comfortable in this position we would recommend enjoying your time on the river with one of our skippered cruises aboard the Duchess of Sutherland. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on Liddesdale, apologies.
- Other
Liddesdale is a traditional open electric canoe with no cover. In order to protect her from the elements cruises may be cancelled at short notice in the case of wet weather - please ensure the contact details provided when booking are correct. Bookings will be rescheduled or refunded if this is the case. All of our vessels are Certified under the Boat Safety Scheme, carry £5 million passenger liability insurance, lifejackets, first aid kits and firefighting equipment.
Upcoming events
Summer adventures activities
Head to the Information Centre and collect your free Summer adventures activities leaflet. Running from Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 14 September 2025.
Summer of Play at Cliveden
Explore Cliveden your own way this summer, with activities to do whether you want a short stroll or a longer adventure.
Star Trek Second-hand bookshop pop-up
Discover a range of Star Trek books in a pop-up shop this September.
Heritage Open Days 2025 at Cliveden
If you've not visited Cliveden before, now's your chance. We're open for everyone to visit for free Monday 15 – Friday 19 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Why not join a talk or guided tour to get to know us.