October Half Term – Stranger Folk at Cliveden
From Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, discover Stranger Folk, a games-based story adventure aimed towards 7 – 11 year olds and their families at Cliveden, National Trust.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Head to Cliveden this autumn and download the Stranger Folk app and begin an immersive adventure inspired by British folklore. The interactive game features goblins and other creatures.
The app is designed for children aged 7-11 and can be downloaded for free from Apple and Google app stores. We'd encourage you to download the app ahead of your visit, although it can also be downloaded on arrival. Free WiFi is available on-site with the best signal at the Information Centre.
Families only need one mobile phone to play the game and can work together to heal a rift between the human and spirit worlds. Volume 1, ‘Crone Calling’, starts with a message from a mysterious Old Crone. As the story develops, you can meet sneaky goblins and cunning boggarts, while learning of strange goings-on.
The game can be played at a fast pace for around 20 minutes or you can take the whole day to complete the adventure, pausing for lunch at the Conservatory café then picking up where you left off.
Check back soon for more information on crafting and storytelling sessions.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
This event is free and booking is not required. Hearing loops are installed at every fixed till point. Dogs are welcome in many areas of the Cliveden Estate. There is a dog map available to pick up on arrival, which will show you the on-lead and off-lead areas.
- Meeting point
Meet at the Information Centre to download the app and collect or take a photo of the Estate map.
- Suitability for children
Aimed towards 7 – 11 year olds and their families.
- What to bring and wear
Cliveden is an outdoor property so please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Other
Gardens have hard gravel paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Map of suggested level access routes around the gardens is available from the Information Centre.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Days 2026 at Cliveden
Discover a new side of Cliveden through a series of special walks, talks and tours. We're open for everyone to visit for free Monday 14 – Friday 18 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Why not join a talk or guided tour to get to know us?
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).
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: The garden tour on Thursday 13 August will be at 10:30am.
Cliveden house visits
From 2 March to 29 October 2026 step beyond the ordinary into a world once walked by royalty, visionaries, and the great minds who shaped history, on one of our guided House visits.