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Fes ive F t amily Fun with the National Trust at Cliveden Cliveden’s gardens create a magnificent winter landscape and as the leaves fall from the trees the viewpoints reveal far-reaching vistas over of the surrounding countryside. For a more invigorating walk, head further afield through the woods and enjoy views into the valley and the snaking River Thames below. After a leisurely stroll, you can treat yourself to a steaming cuppa with a cake or pastry in the Dovecote Coffee House which is open 7 days a week or at the weekends, pop into the Orangery Café to enjoy a hearty lunch. Chrismas lunch: t Friday 5, 12 and 19 December, 1pm (seating from 12.30pm). For menus and to book, call the Orangery Café on 01628 661406. Usual admission prices apply. Special three-course Christmas lunches are also being served in the National Trust Orangery on three Fridays in December for those wanting to indulge in a pre-Christmas treat (£24.95 per person, pre booking essential). If you’re searching for that extra-special Christmas decoration or on the hunt for perfect gifts, you’ll find plenty of ideas in the gift shop, with an array of decorations and treats to choose from as well as fresh holly and mistletoe cut from the estate and locally grown Christmas trees from early December. Cliveden’s winter opening Gardens, shop and coffee shop open daily 10am - 4pm until 31 December (excl 25 Dec). Orangery Café open at weekends | Shop closed from 25 December | Please note that the cafes and shop are inside the gardens and admission charges apply For further details about events, opening times and admission prices please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden Cliveden, Taplow, nr Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6 0JA. Tel: 01628 605069 Cliveden in Snow: National Trust / John Waxman 32 To advertise in Hiya Bucks text or call 07947 349134