Cliveden
Buckinghamshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Cliveden Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL1 8NS
Telephone 01628 605069
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- On-site parking included in admission; Main Visitor Car Park (SL6 8NS) and Woodland Car Park (SL6 0HJ); 22 designated disabled spaces
- Access
- Level-access route around the formal gardens (hard paths with loose gravel top); wider estate undulating with steps and steep slopes; accessible shuttle bus on request; wheelchairs and all-terrain trikes to hire
- Facilities
- Conservatory Cafe, refreshment kiosk, Woodland Lounge, shop, plant centre, second-hand bookshop, Storybook play area, maze, toilets with baby-changing
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome across the estate (dog walker's guide available); assistance dogs welcome in all areas
- Safety
- Steps and steep slopes without handrails in the wider estate; unfenced riverside, lakes and ponds; undulating terrain
Cliveden is a 19th-century Italianate mansion overlooking the Thames, once home to the Astor family and now run as a hotel, with its grounds open to day visitors via the National Trust. Reviewers rate the gardens and woodland walks highly across seasons, from winter to spring, though several note that National Trust tickets cover the grounds only, not the house itself.
Worth the trip
The formal gardens and woodland walks overlooking the Thames, praised as impressive even in winter.
Before you go
A National Trust ticket gets you the grounds only, not the Cliveden House interior (it operates as a hotel), so some reviewers feel the price is steep unless you catch a discount offer.
Reviewers consistently describe Cliveden's grounds as stunning in every season, from winter walks to spring blossom, with the maze and the views over the Thames mentioned repeatedly as highlights. Staff and volunteers are praised as friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming throughout. A recurring caveat is that National Trust tickets only cover the grounds, not Cliveden House itself which operates as a hotel, and one reviewer felt this made the ticket price feel a little high outside of promotional offers. The estate's paths are noted as excellent for long walks or jogging, with plenty of ground to cover across a full day.
19th-century Italianate mansion overlooking the Thames, former home of the Astor family, now run as a hotel with grounds open to visitors
“Quite charming and well maintained estate and forest walks. We get access to the grounds only and not the Cliveden House with the National Trust tickets. I do feel the tickets are a bit overpriced for just accessing the…”- tara thomas, visitor review
Common questions about Cliveden
Where is Cliveden?
Cliveden is in Buckinghamshire, England, at Cliveden Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL1 8NS.
Do you need a ticket to visit Cliveden?
Yes - Cliveden is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Cliveden?
Yes - Cliveden offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Cliveden?
The formal gardens and woodland walks overlooking the Thames, praised as impressive even in winter.
Is Cliveden a ruin or still intact?
Cliveden is largely intact - 19th-century Italianate mansion overlooking the Thames, former home of the Astor family, now run as a hotel with grounds open to visitors.
