Cliveden
Cliveden from Watlington
Cliveden, an easy day from Watlington. It is 20.3 miles via the B4009, M40 and A4155, 34 minutes in clear traffic. The house is south-east of Watlington as the crow flies. The route goes by Bourne End. Cliveden is looked after by the National Trust. Cliveden is built in the Italianate and Renaissance Revival style. Watlington is classed as a market town. Cholsey (CHO) is the station to know: 24 minutes by road. The station at Cholsey opened in 1841.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Watlington address. You walk straight in at the visitor entrance; the car is close by for later. Cliveden House is on the doorstep for lunch or tea. Return to Watlington: 19.5 miles. Ravensley works from Oxford, 33 minutes from Watlington via the A4142, A40 and M40.
- Watlington to Cliveden34 min, 20.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Cliveden to Watlington31 min, 19.5 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.orgWatlington is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Watlington by road is Cholsey (CHO), about 24 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgCholsey station opened in 1841.
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.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 Watlington to Cliveden?
34 minutes (20.3 miles) via the B4009, M40 and A4155 in clear traffic; the return is 31 minutes.
When is Cliveden open?
Opening days vary through the year; check the house's calendar before you go.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Cliveden House, on the doorstep.
Can we add a second house?
Dorney Court is 14 minutes from Cliveden.
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