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Maidenhead

Cliveden

CLIVEDEN

Taplow
Maidenhead
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0JA

Website:http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Set high on cliffs overlooking the Thames, this spectacular estate boasts a series of gardens each with its own character, featuring the water garden, topiary, statuary, a parterre, a secret garden and the Octagon temple. The wider estate has extensive woodland and riverside walks.

 Cliveden has a Grade I listed garden, extensive woodlands and a huge Italianate - style mansion

  • Listed landscaped park of Special Historic Interest
  • Stunning Italianate house (this is now managed as an hotel and has very limited visitor opening)
  • Once the home of the American socialite millionaires, the 'fabulous Astors'
  • Charming grounds to explore, including a water garden and secret garden
  • National Collection of Catalpa (the Indian Bean Tree)
  • Elevated setting with fabulous views over the River Thames

Cliveden is owned and managed by The National Trust.  It lies within the administrative county of Buckinghamshire and is only one of the many visitor attractions in this lovely county - check out www.visitbuckinghamshire.org.uk for more details.


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