Cliveden is an Italianate landmark in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Help! (1965), Cinderella (2015) and Sherlock Holmes (2009) among other productions. Built in 1851, it was designed by Charles Barry, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Cliveden Road, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Taplow, Maidenhead
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1940, SRC-10061 - Designed by Charles Barry
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1941 - Built in 1851
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1941 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1941 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1940, SRC-3915 - Appeared in Help! (movie, 1965)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1942, SRC-1943, SRC-3916, SRC-3917, SRC-4260 - Appeared in Cinderella (movie, 2015)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4385, SRC-1635, SRC-1939, SRC-1943 - Appeared in Sherlock Holmes (movie, 2009)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-4386, SRC-1943 - Appeared in A Little Chaos (movie, 2014)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1943, SRC-7678 - Appeared in Thunderbirds (movie, 2004)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-1943, SRC-7679, SRC-7680 - Appeared in Hampstead (movie, 2017)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4387, SRC-1939 - Appeared in Mr Selfridge (tv, 2013-2016)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4385, SRC-1939 - Appeared in Chaplin (movie, 1992)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-9957, SRC-11042 - Appeared in Don't Lose Your Head (Carry On Don't Lose Your Head) (movie, 1966)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1939, SRC-10458, SRC-11041 - Owned by National Trust (since 1942)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1940, SRC-1939, SRC-3915, SRC-14054
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10061 — Cliveden — National Trust (visit page) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10114 — Cliveden — Buckinghamshire — National Trust (official) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10458 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/c/Carry-On-Dont-Lose-Your-Head.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11041 — Empire — Carry On Don't Lose Your Head review (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11042 — Visit Thames – Film & TV Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14054 — Chilterns National Landscape — Cliveden Estate (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1635 — Country Life — Famous film locations to visit (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1939 — Cliveden — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1940 — Cliveden's history — National Trust (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1941 — Cliveden — National Trust Collections (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1942 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Help! (1965) (Tier 2, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1943 — Six famous movies that were filmed at Cliveden House — Buckinghamshire Live (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3915 — co.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3916 — movie-locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3917 — (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4260 — gonomad.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4385 — archive.org (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4386 — maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4387 — archive.org (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5768 — Cliveden House & Spa (official hotel) — Contact Us (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5769 — Britain Express — Cliveden (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7678 — A Little Chaos (2014) — Filming locations, IMDb (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7679 — Thunderbirds (2004) — Filming locations, IMDb (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7680 — Reelstreets — Thunderbirds (2004) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9957 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Chaplin (1992) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Estate/gardens open year-round (seasonal hours); house viewable Mon/Tue/Thu late mornings; chapel open afternoons Apr 1-Oct 31
Admission: Adult £17, child (5-17) £8.50, under 5 free; NT members free (parking included)
Frequently asked questions
Where was A Little Chaos filmed?
Cliveden, in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for A Little Chaos. This property has also appeared on screen in Chaplin, Cinderella, Don't Lose Your Head, Hampstead.
Where was Chaplin filmed?
Cliveden, in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Chaplin. This property has also appeared on screen in A Little Chaos, Cinderella, Don't Lose Your Head, Hampstead.
Where was Cinderella filmed?
Cliveden, in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Cinderella. This property has also appeared on screen in A Little Chaos, Chaplin, Don't Lose Your Head, Hampstead.
Where was Don't Lose Your Head filmed?
Cliveden, in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Don't Lose Your Head. This property has also appeared on screen in A Little Chaos, Chaplin, Cinderella, Hampstead.
Can you visit Cliveden?
Yes — Cliveden is open to the public. Hours: Estate/gardens open year-round (seasonal hours); house viewable Mon/Tue/Thu late mornings; chapel open afternoons Apr 1-Oct 31. Admission: Adult £17, child (5-17) £8.50, under 5 free; NT members free (parking included).
Who designed Cliveden?
Cliveden was designed by Charles Barry.
Where is Cliveden located?
Cliveden is located in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire.