We’re Going on a Bear Hunt comes to Cliveden

From Saturday 9 May – Sunday 5 July, the much-loved picture book and award-winning animation will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations, emulating the journey undertaken by the family at the heart of the story.

Pick up a trail booklet and follow in the characters’ footsteps to brave the elements. Roam through swishy swashy grass, conquer thick oozy mud, brave swirling whirling snowstorms, and tiptoe through a cave in search of the bear.

As you follow the trail, scan the QR codes to discover the AR filters. Don’t forget to snap photos along the way!

You can’t go over it. You can’t go under it. You’ve got to go through it! Fantastic fun for all ages, round up your friends and family and see who will be the first one to spot the bear.

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands are both grand and picturesque. There is a series of formal gardens to explore, each with its own character and charm and a tree-lined avenue leading to myriad woodland walks and secluded glades. 

The National Trust is working in collaboration with Walker Productions and Lupus Films, the production team behind the stunning animation based on the best-selling children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, published by Walker Books.

Over the last 30 years, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt has enchanted children and parents alike with its story of perseverance, optimism and a love of nature, selling over 14 million books worldwide in 42 languages. Author Michael Rosen’s retelling of this classic picture book has exceeded over

20 million views on YouTube.

Free trail, normal admission applies.

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt © Bear Hunt Films Ltd 2026. Licensed by Walker Productions Ltd. on behalf of Bear Hunt Films Ltd.

Planning your family visit

• Accessible toilets are available at the Doll's House, next to the Storybook Play Den and in the Gas Yard.

• Baby-changing facilities in Female & Male Gas Yard, Conservatory Toilets and in both toilets at the Doll's House.

• Accessible paths map available from the Information Centre.

• Paths around the formal gardens are laid to hard standing paths with a loose gravel top. Upon leaving the level access route, the Cliveden’s site is undulating with steep slopes in places and many steps (particularly when visiting Cliveden Riverside).

• All the paths around the Cliveden Estate are buggy friendly, however, the Woodlands may require a sturdier buggy.

• Two manual wheelchairs (including off road) and two all-terrain trikes (non-powered) are available from the Information Centre. We recommend hiring in advance of your visit. Please email cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01628 605069 to book.

• Two sturdy pushchairs are available at the Information Centre. Pre-booking is available but not essential.

• For picnic areas, head to the picnic area opposite the Walled Garden (next to the service drive). There are also picnic benches / tables at the back of the Water Garden, by the river and at the Woodland lounge.

• For quiet areas, visit Blenheim Pavilion, the Rose Garden, the Round Garden and the War Memorial Garden.

• The Maze and The Storybook Play Den close half an hour before closing time.

• Discover the kids pick n mix lunch box deal in the Conservatory Café.