Cliveden

National Trust Photographic Library / Nick Meers

Taplow
Maidenhead
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0JA

Tel: +44 (0)1628 605 069
+44 (0)1494 755 562 (infoline)
Fax: +44 (0)1628 669 461
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=259


This spectacular estate overlooking the River Thames has a series of gardens, each with its own character featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre and woodland and riverside walks with magnificent vistas. The present house, the third on the site, was built in 1851 by Charles Barry. Once the home of Nancy, Lady Astor, it is now let as a hotel and is open only on certain days. This property is owned by The National Trust. Admission to house by timed ticket.

What's new for 2006: Joan of Arc and Prince Albert statues restored to Ilex Grove.


General Information:

  • No WC at woodlands
  • Events including concerts and theatre
  • Disabled visitors: designated parking, drop off point and adapted WC
  • Braille guide, large print guide and
  • Licensed restaurant, kiosk, picnic areas
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Dogs under close control and only in specified woodlands
  • Car park charge
    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Estate and Garden:
    15th March to 29th October Daily 11.00am - 6.00pm.
    30th October to 22nd December Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.

    House (part) and Octagonal Temple:
    2nd April to 29th October Thursday and Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm.

    Restaurant:
    15th March to 29th October Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm.
    4th November to 17th December Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 3.00pm.

    Shop:15th March to 29th October Daily 12.00pm - 5.30pm.
    30th October to 22nd December Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.Woodlands:
    1st April to 29th October Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm.
    30th October to 22nd December and 2nd January to 31st March 2007 Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.

    Admission to house is limited and by timed ticket obtainable from Information Kiosk only. Some areas of formal garden may be roped off when ground conditions are bad.3rd January to 31st March Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Grounds:
    Adult £7.50; Child £3.70; Family £18.70.

    Woodlands: Adult £3.00; Child £1.50; Family £7.50.

    House: Adult £1.00 extra; Child £0.50p extra.

    Free to National Trust Members.

    Mooring charge on Cliveden Reach, inc. National Trust Members.

    Directions
    2 miles North of Taplow; leave M4 at exit 7 onto A4 or M40 at exit 4 onto A404 to Marlow and follow brown signs.
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    Cliveden Postcode for SatNav: SL6 0JA

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