Cliveden
Cliveden from Oxford
Cliveden, from an Oxford start. About 51 minutes each way, near enough, over 35.7 miles of the A4142, A40 and M40. The house is in Buckinghamshire. Dining room overlooks a 19th-century parterre and the River Thames. It is built in the Italianate and Renaissance Revival style. By road, the closest National Rail station is Bourne End (BNE), about 8 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
In Oxford, the car collects from wherever you are staying. Most parties take an executive saloon. At Cliveden the car sets you down by the visitor entrance and waits. If you want lunch away from the house, Cliveden House is about 0 minutes from the gates. A second house, Dorney Court, lies 5.0 miles away. The way back to Oxford is about 52 minutes.
- Oxford to Cliveden51 min, 35.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Cliveden to Oxford52 min, 35.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Dining room overlooks a 19th-century parterre and the River Thames.
Source: clivedenhouse.co.ukCliveden is built in the Italianate and Renaissance Revival style.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Bourne End (BNE), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe garden and woodlands are open; entry to the house is by timed tour ticket only.
Source: nationaltrust.org.ukBuilt in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham; Grade I listed.
Source: clivedenhouse.co.ukFormer Astor home; the Astor Grill occupies the old stables.
Source: clivedenhouse.co.ukArchitects associated with Cliveden include Charles Barry.
Source: wikidata.orgCliveden is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long does it take to get from Oxford to Cliveden?
About 51 minutes (35.7 miles) via the A4142, A40 and M40 in clear traffic; the return is about 52 minutes.
Where can we stay nearby?
Cliveden House is about 0 minutes by road from Cliveden.
Can we add a second house?
Dorney Court is about 14 minutes from Cliveden.
When is the house open?
Opening days vary through the year; the house publishes its calendar ahead of each season.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.