In and around Berkshire

Summer in the garden at Greys Court

Visit grand gardens and country mansions surrounded by rolling parkland. Or drop in on intimate homes with intriguing stories to tell

Places to visit

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Summer picnics and roses

Family enjoying a summer picnic

Great picnic places in and around Berkshire 

It doesn't take much to encourage a British person to think about a picnic. A glimpse of sunshine, a sniff of scotch egg or finding a blanket in the back of a car. Here are some great picnic spots near you.

Rose Garden Cliveden

Rose gardens in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire 

Walk among the 1950s rose garden, designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe at Cliveden or explore the rose garden at Basildon Park, created by the Iliffes and now lovingly restored.

Things to do with the kids in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire 

Come out and play with us this summer in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. With family friendly activities from high-energy active outdoor play to wellbeing walks and relaxed kids sessions to support mental and emotional wellbeing, we've every mood covered. Call by for an hour or two or spend a day with us, we have plenty of things to do with the kids this summer.

Family activities this summer in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

Summer outdoors

The grounds at Waddesdon in summer

Gardens and parks in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire 

Hughenden, Greys Court and Basildon Park are bursting with scented roses, vibrant borders and glorious bedding schemes. It's a wonderful time to visit summer gardens in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.

Hughenden estate in summer

Great walks around Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire 

We have wildflower meadows for wandering, shady woodland glades and cool riverside walks when for it's hot. Explore the Chiltern hills, Stowe, Basildon park and Hughenden on a summer walk.

Common Blue Butterfly

Butterfly walks in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

Butterflies are perhaps our best-loved insects; bright, colourful emblems of warmth and sunshine. Why not see for yourself and enjoy a stroll in the sunshine at one of our brilliant butterfly spots across the Thames and Chilterns?

Discover beautiful butterflies on our walking trails
A gardener weeding in summer at Eyam Hall and Craft Centre, Derbyshire

Summer gardening tips 

Would you like to get more out of your summer blooms? Get some answers from our gardening experts on how to garden during the warmest season.

Children investigating a bug with a microscope

'50 things' activities to do in your back garden 

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden or outdoor green space

Making food for birds

Learn new skills with our how to guides 

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own bird feeder? We've got plenty of how to guides for you to discover, from how to make your own compost, to how to green clean your home.

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