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, 8 and 12 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
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.
October Half Term – Stranger Folk at Cliveden
From Saturday 3 October to Sunday 8 November 2026, head to Cliveden and download the Stranger Folk app and begin an immersive adventure inspired by British folklore. The interactive game features goblins and other creatures.
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.