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Heritage Open Days 2025 at Cliveden

If you've not visited Cliveden before, now's your chance. We're open for everyone to visit for free Monday 15 – Friday 19 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Why not join a talk or guided tour to get to know us.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

A variety of different tours will be running throughout the week. House Tour, Sculpture Tour and Garden Tour tickets are available from the Information Centre on a first come first served basis, or look out for the outdoor pop-up history talks provided by our dedicated volunteers. Please note: There's a maximum of 10 people per tour.

House tours (11:00am - 12:30pm every 10 minutes) and the Chapel will be open daily (1:30pm – 3:30pm).

Statue tours will be running daily (subject to volunteer availability) at 11.00am. On Wednesday 17 and Friday 19 September, there will be a chance to meet our regional curator on an additional tour at 1:00pm.

Do you have a passion for gardening? Join one of our gardeners on a tour running daily from 2.00pm. If you want to learn more about the history of the gardens, join a garden history tour on Monday 15 September at 11am and Wednesday 17 September at 3.00pm.

Would you like to learn more about the history of Cliveden? Join our Daily Talk volunteers on the terrace at Daily Talks at 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm (subject to availability).

Fancy a walk in the fresh air? On Tuesday 16 September, there will be a Heritage Tree walk at 10am and a History walk at 2pm. Please note: Both walks require pre-booking. To secure your place, please email: clivedenwalks@nationaltrust.org.uk. We can then contact people who have booked with more information about the walks.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Pre-booking required for the walks. Email: clivedenwalks@nationaltrust.org.uk

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at the Information Centre in the Walled Garden.

What to bring and wear

All tours are outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

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.

Other

This event is free and booking is not required. Manual wheelchairs, all-terrain wheelchair (manual) and pushchairs are available to borrow, please email cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01628 605069 in advance to reserve. Our shuttle bus service is available on request (subject to volunteer availability). 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. However, please be aware that we can only allow assistance dogs in the café and on tours.

Upcoming events

Summer of Play at Cliveden 

Explore Cliveden your own way this summer, with activities to do whether you want a short stroll or a longer adventure.

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30 Aug to 7 Sep 2025
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09:30 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times

Summer adventures activities 

Head to the Information Centre and collect your free Summer adventures activities leaflet. Running from Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 14 September 2025.

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on
30 Aug to 14 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 17:00
+ 15 other dates or times

Autumn Adventures 

As you wander through the grounds, what autumnal delights will you discover? Discover Autumn Adventures this October Half Term at Cliveden.

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25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
09:30 to 17:30
+ 8 other dates or times