Cliveden Gardens, Buckinghamshire

Details

Accessibility

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

2025:

"Cliveden is located on a chalk hill overlooking the River Thames. There is a level access route around the formal gardens. The Cliveden Estate is large and there are a number of steps and steep slopes without handrails in the wider estate, especially going down to the river side which is unfenced. There are also unfenced lakes and ponds. Click on the drop-down boxes below for more information or please contact the Cliveden Estate Office directly.

Cliveden Access Map 

Access Able 

Accessible route and/or map

The access route map is available from the Information Centre.

Accessible toilet

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

Designated parking

Onsite parking is included with admission fees / membership. 22 designated disabled parking spaces are available in the main visitor car park.

Induction loop

Hearing loops are installed at every fixed till point.

Level access to food outlet

There is level access to many buildings across Cliveden. The buildings without level access have permanent shallow sloping access.

Level access to shop

The Shop is in the Walled Garden next to the Main Visitor Car Park.

Seating available

Benches are located throughout the route around the formal gardens.

Steps/uneven terrain

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).

Transfer available

Our accessible shuttle bus service is available on request. Assistance dogs are welcome in this vehicle.

Wheelchairs available

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."

Brief description

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

2025:

"Set high above the River Thames, our magnificent gardens and breath-taking views have been admired for centuries. Visit us and you’ll discover a series of gardens with impressive floral displays, distinctive topiary and an outstanding sculpture collection as well as acres of woodlands to explore. We also have lots of events and activities planned throughout the year including the school holidays to suit all ages and tastes. Especially for families, there is a storybook themed play area, giant maze and woodland play trail and the gift shop, which was designed with families in mind."

Address

Cliveden Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8NS

Email

cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01628605069

Website

Directions

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

2025:

"From M4 take exit 7 onto the A4 towards Maidenhead and follow the brown signs. After about 1.5 miles, you will turn right at traffic lights onto Berry Hill. Continuing on to become Cliveden Road, the woodland car park will be about 1.5 miles on your left and the main entrance a further 1.5 miles on your left. From M40 take exit 4 onto A404 to Marlow an exit at junction 2, following the brown signs. Bear left at the roundabout onto A4155 towards Bourne End. Follow the A4155 for about two miles through Bourne End and on towards Wooburn. At the third roundabout you’ll take the right-hand exit onto Hawkes Hill. Follow this road as it becomes Hedsor Hill, then Bourne End Road. After two miles, at the ‘Y’ junction, turn right onto Cliveden Road and the main entrance is a few hundred metres further on the right. Continue for a further 1.5 miles to reach the woodlands. The main entrance is opposite the Feathers Inn. Click on the map pin to plan your route. Please note: The main entrance is width and height restricted so if coming in an over-size vehicle please call us on 01628 605069 for details. 

Sat Nav: Sat Nav: For the main estate and carpark please use the entrance at Feathers Gate, SL1 8NS. For the woodland car park entrance please use SL6 0HJ.’"

Opening Times

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

2025:

• National Trust members have free entry.
• Children under 5 are free
• Children 5 -17 (inclusive) pay the child rate. 18+ pay the adult rate.
• Two adult family = 2 adults and up to 3 children
• One adult family = 1 adult and up to 3 children
• Group = pre-booked party of 15 or more
• Parking on the estate is at no extra cost

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

2025:

"By train

Taplow 2½ miles and Burnham 3 miles are both on the London Paddington to Reading mainline. Taxi office/rank at both stations. We do not advise walking from these stations along the main roads. These are country roads with no pavements and very fast traffic (60 mph). Bourne End 2 miles is on the Maidenhead to Marlow branch line. There is no taxi rank. These stations are served by GWR and the Elizabeth Line.

By bus

Unfortunately there are no public bus services to Cliveden."

Amenities

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden

2025:

The Weighbridge second-hand bookshop is in the Gas Yard.

Café

The Conservatory Cafe sells hot and cold meals, drinks and snacks and has indoor and outdoor seating.

Car park

On site car parking (included within admission fees). The Main Visitor Car Park is in the Walled Garden at the top of the estate. The Woodland Car Park is located at the other end of the estate in the woodlands. Cycle racks are available in the Car Park. We ask you not to cycle on the estate. Speed limit - 15 mph across the estate

Dogs allowed

Dogs are welcome at Cliveden and we have a dog walker's guide as to where they can go. Please scroll down to read our dog walking article for more information.

Dogs allowed - more information

Guided tour

Cliveden House is currently leased as a luxury country hotel and generally not open to National Trust Visitors. However, from 3 March to 30 October 2025, on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, National Trust visitors can enjoy a 30-minute guided visit, every 10 minutes from 11am-12:30pm. Please ensure you have collected a ticket from the Information Centre.

Kiosk

The Kiosk is in the Walled Garden and sells hot and cold drinks and snacks. A drinking water tap is available to refill water bottles on the side of the Kiosk.

Plant shop

Cliveden Plant Centre is in the Walled Garden, outside the Shop.

Shop

The Shop is in the Walled Garden and stocks a range of gifts, books, homeware, accessories and children's toys and books.

Toilet