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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Country house mansions nestled into rolling hills, riverside meadows, grand gardens and mature woodland can all be found here. Discover what to see and do - there's something for all the family.
Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, brings a family festival atmosphere to many of the places in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire over the summer holidays. The programme is jam-packed with playful experiences and drop-in activities, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Hughenden, Cliveden, Greys Court, Basildon Park and Waddesdon.
Cliveden, Hughenden, Nuffield Place, Waddesdon and Chastleton are the top gardens to gaze at this month. For culture lovers there are also indoor and outdoor exhibitions to experience in early July at Basildon Park and Greys Court.
From 19-27 July, Greys Court will be a hive of activity as the Festival of Archaeology returns. Archaeologists will be excavating the oval lawn and explaining their finds to visitors live as it happens. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience history being revealed before your eyes.
Ink, Pens and Paintbrushes is an exhibition exploring how the use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden have had an impact on world events. From Disraeli's signature on documents that changed British and world history in the Victorian era to the paintbrushes of the mapmakers at Hughenden's secret Hillside base in the Second World War - find it all on the exhibition floor at the top of the manor.
Claydon has one of the most historically significant family fashion collections in Britain. See original 17th century bodices and other items from the collection recreated by talented sewing volunteers including gowns and a wedding suit.
Sitting in parkland on the edge of the Chilterns, this stunning Grade 1 listed hotel and spa is part-Jacobean mansion and part-Georgian house.
Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.
A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.
Exploring Stowe Gardens on horseback is a great way to experience the landscape, sightlines and views designed to reveal the buildings, statues and monuments located across the grounds.
Discover all about the popular pastime of boating, links to Wind in the Willows, and how to hire a boat to enjoy the River Thames at Cliveden.
Find out about the work of local National Trust volunteering and supporter groups and how to join a group near you.
Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.
Head to the Information Centre and collect your free Summer adventures activities leaflet. Running from Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 14 September 2025.
Explore Cliveden your own way this summer, with activities to do whether you want a short stroll or a longer adventure.
Whether you’re an archaeological amateur or the next Indiana Jones, join us to discover more about the layered history of Greys Court.
Discover a summer jam-packed with fun here at Hughenden from Thursday 24 July to Sunday 7 September. Normal admission charges apply.
Bring the whole family to enjoy the summer holidays with our range of fun activities for our Summer of Play, included with admission. Until 28 August, children get free admission to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
Our new exhibition at Hughenden Manor, will look at the long and impactful use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden from Disraeli's influence to the significant work of World War II mapmakers.
Help Hughenden with the Big Butterfly Count between for Butterfly Conservation’s national annual survey.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.