Extended festive opening hours 2025 at Cliveden
Experience Cliveden’s festive magic with extended evening openings from 20 November on Thursdays and Fridays until 19 December – last entry 5.30pm, closing 6pm.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
From Thursday 20 November, Cliveden will extend its opening hours to offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the estate’s festive atmosphere for a little longer. Take a winter stroll through the gardens, admire the twinkling lights, and soak up the seasonal charm, with last entry at 5.30pm and the estate closing at 6pm every Thursday and Friday until 19 December. Wrap up warmly and make the most of the enchanting evenings at Cliveden this Christmas.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Everyone is welcome
- Meeting point
Meet at the Information Centre in the Walled Garden.
- What to bring and wear
Cliveden is an outdoor property, please dress appropriately for the weather. Please stick to the lit paths, remember to wrap up warm and bring a torch.
- Accessibility
The Cliveden estate has hard paths, with some uneven surfaces, and gentle changes in terrain.
- Other
Late nights ONLY: dogs welcome in all lit areas. Please keep them on a short lead and be considerate of others.
Upcoming events
Christmas at Cliveden: The Nutcracker
From Saturday 15 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026, enter an enchanting Christmas experience at Cliveden as scenes from The Nutcracker come to life across the estate.
Christmas Second-hand bookshop pop-up
Discover a range of Christmas themed pre-loved books this festive season in the Weighbridge second-hand bookshop at Cliveden. Running from 29 November – 4 January.
Carol Singing at Cliveden
Christmas carol singing will once again return to fill the Sounding Chamber with heart-warming harmonies.
Christmas children’s crafting sessions at Cliveden
Sprinkle some Christmas magic with a drop-in craft session — make a Nutcracker or Sugar Plum Fairy to treasure.