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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Cliveden House is currently leased as a luxury country hotel and generally not open to National Trust Visitors. Guided by our passionate volunteers, you'll journey through the ground floor as the house's glittering past comes alive around you. Hear the captivating tales of the illustrious Astor dynasty as you step into the very rooms where distinguished visitors were once welcomed and entertained. It's not just a tour - it's your invitation to experience the glamour, intrigue, and legacy of a truly extraordinary home.
House visit tickets are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 March to 28 October 2026.
Entry to the house is by ticket only, which must be collected on the day from the Information Centre on arrival. We recommend collecting your ticket as soon as you arrive, as places on guided tours are limited.
Guided house visits run every 10 minutes from 11am to 12.30pm, subject to guide availability. Tickets are included in the standard admission price, although donations to support our work are always welcome at the Information Centre.
House visits will not take place on 14, 15 and 17 September or from 5 to 15 October 2026 due to a hotel event. 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 Visits; 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 visits.
- 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. All tours will leave promptly at the time listed on your ticket, so please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes in advance.
Upcoming events
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.
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).
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.