Cliveden
Cliveden from Hatfield
A day out from Hatfield to Cliveden. 43 minutes each way, near enough, over 33.2 miles. Cliveden lies south-west of Hatfield, in Buckinghamshire. Between Hatfield and the house you go through or past Colney Heath, London Colney and Park Street. Cliveden is looked after by the National Trust. Cliveden is built in the Italianate and Renaissance Revival style. Parish Church of St Etheldreda, 0.6 miles from Hatfield's centre, holds a Grade I listing. Hatfield is some 84 m above sea level. Historic England lists Hatfield Palace, 0.7 miles from Hatfield's centre, at Grade I.
How the day runs
In Hatfield, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. The house publishes its opening calendar ahead of each season. The chauffeur parks up near Cliveden for as long as the visit takes. Dorney Court is 14 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. Back to Hatfield is 41 minutes. Ravensley is based in Oxford; reaching Hatfield takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Hatfield to Cliveden43 min, 33.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Cliveden to Hatfield41 min, 31.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cliveden is looked after by the National Trust.
Source: wikidata.orgCliveden is built in the Italianate and Renaissance Revival style.
Source: wikidata.orgParish Church of St Etheldreda, 0.6 miles out from central Hatfield, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHatfield stands about 84 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgHatfield Palace, 0.7 miles out from central Hatfield, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe 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.ukDining room overlooks a 19th-century parterre and the River Thames.
Source: clivedenhouse.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hatfield to Cliveden?
43 minutes (33.2 miles) via the A414, M25 and M40 in clear traffic; the return is 41 minutes.
Is the train an alternative?
The house's own nearest station is Bourne End, 8 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Cliveden House, on the doorstep.
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