Christmas House Tours – An Astor’s Christmas
Join one of our special house tours at Cliveden House on selected Mondays in November and December to experience the magic of Christmas at Cliveden. Step back in time and discover how Christmas was celebrated by the Astor family at Cliveden House.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
For the Astors, Christmas was a cherished time to relax, gather with loved ones and enjoy treasured festive traditions. Join one of our special Christmas house tours and explore parts of Cliveden House rarely open to National Trust visitors. Led by our knowledgeable volunteers, this 30-minute guided experience will bring the house's rich history to life while offering a glimpse into festive celebrations of the past. The planned route includes the East Wing, Great Hall and French Dining Room.
Cliveden House is currently leased as a luxury country hotel and is not generally open to National Trust visitors, making this a unique opportunity to step inside and discover its fascinating heritage. House tour tickets will be available on Monday 23 and 30 Nov, Monday 7, 14, and 21 Dec.
Entry to the house is by ticket only. Tickets must be collected from the Information Centre on the day of your visit, and we recommend collecting them as soon as you arrive as places are limited. House tours will run between 10.30am and 11.50am, departing at 10.30am, 10.40am, 10.50am, 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.30am, 11.40am and 11.50am. Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.
House tour tickets are included with standard admission, although donations to support our conservation work are always welcome. Tours are subject to guide availability. Please note: Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the house.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Assistance hearing devices are available on House Tours; please ask at the Information Centre when collecting your ticket. As Cliveden House is a working hotel, tours are best suited to adults. The house is not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs, though mobility aids may be used at visitors’ discretion. Only assistance dogs are permitted on house tours.
- Meeting point
Collect your timed ticket on the day (on arrival) at the Information Centre in the Walled Garden.
- What to bring and wear
Cliveden is an outdoor property so please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Other
Please make your way to the house, heading to the lawn on the left-hand side of the house where our guides will be waiting to welcome you. Please arrive at the meeting point at least five minutes before the start of your tour, as all tours will depart promptly at the time shown on your ticket.
Upcoming events
Weighbridge Second-hand bookshop pop-ups and seasonal displays
Discover a range of pop-ups and seasonal displays at the Weighbridge Second-hand bookshop running throughout autumn and winter.
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).
Christmas at Cliveden: The Snow Queen
From Friday 20 November 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027, join the story of ‘The Snow Queen’ as a journey through memory, emotion, and winter transformation, unfolding across Cliveden, National Trust and its surrounding gardens.
Noyce’s Christmas Carousel at Cliveden
Add a little festive fun to your visit with a ride on Noyce’s Christmas Carousel. Running on selected dates from 20 November, this much-loved traditional Carousel brings Christmas charm and family memories to Cliveden.