Each spring and summer we create a colourful spectacle with thousands of plants and bulbs, planted in the style developed by Cliveden’s Victorian Head Gardener John Fleming.

Seasonal bedding
The six acre Parterre is one of the garden’s most dramatic features. Comprising of 16 triangular beds with box hedging and manicured yew topiary, as well as a sweeping semi-circle bed on the North end.

Each season the bedding scheme is painstakingly refreshed by our loyal team of gardeners and volunteers. In summer plants include; begonia's, marigold's and salvia.

An inspiring view
The recently restored South Terrace above the Parterre offers the perfect vantage point to look out across the garden. Though we suggest a wander amongst the beds to see up-close the detailed planting that creates the gorgeous display.

It is such an impressive and enjoyable spot that the Astors would pitch a tent with open sides on the terrace during the summer, so that regular guests could enjoy the view, sketch, or – in the case of George Bernard Shaw – type.

Innovative design
When the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland purchased Cliveden in 1849 they worked with Head Gardener John Fleming to transform what was then a simple, large lawn into the innovative design you see today. Fleming was a pioneer of ribbon and carpet bedding and under his guidance, Cliveden’s garden displays became horticulturally famous and set a precedent for gardens the world over.
nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden/features/the-parterre-at-cliveden

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 120 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 26 October

11°C

8°C

70 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Taplow, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Cookham Bridge and The Ferry Inn

The Sounding Arch (Maidenhead Railway Bridge)

Boulters Lock

Bisham Woods

Bray Village

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney

Penn Wood

The Blackwood Arms

View of Cliveden House and Parterre

View Across the River Thames

View of the Thames at Cookham Bridge

Jubilee River Cycle Path

Cliveden Parterre Garden

1. Cliveden Reach, River Thames – Cliveden House and Gardens loop from Taplow

2. Cliveden Reach, River Thames – Cliveden House and Gardens loop from Hedsor

3. Fountain of Love – Cliveden Reach, River Thames loop from Hedsor

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️