In and around Berkshire

Family walking in front of Basildon Park house with a ligt snow covering the ground

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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Where you can visit 

Many gardens, parks, coast and countryside sites in the South East remain open for local people to exercise. Please book your visit in advance using the website, and follow government guidance and tier restrictions.

What’s closed?

In the South East, houses and other indoor areas are closed. Some cafes remain open to offer takeaway refreshments. Check property opening times and facilities online before visiting us for a local walk.

Find out what to expect and how to book
Winter walks in the Chilterns Countryside

Great walks around Berkshire 

Clear your head with a winter walk. The views over the river at Cliveden have recently been opened up for perfect Instagram-ready vistas. On grey days there are sheltered woodland walks at The Vyne or Basildon Park. There are lots of peaceful places to unwind on a winter walk in Berkshire.

Find autumn colour near you

Get the kids out in the fresh air

Children in wellies walking on a muddy path

Great walks for kids in Berkshire 

It can be hard to get kids out of the door to go on the same old walks. Here are some great, kid-friendly walks in and around Berkshire with step-by-step directions so there's no danger of getting lost.

Group of adults and children in warm clothes walking on grass

7 ways to get your kids out for a winter walk 

A child who has run around in the fresh air is so much nicer to be around. And if it’s in a beautiful place then we’re happy too. But persuading a child away from a screen in a cosy room into the cold outdoors for a walk can be tricky. Here are a few tips that will hopefully lead to happy outdoor children.

Where to visit in Berkshire

Basildon Park in winter

Gardens and parks in and around Berkshire 

Gardens in winter are wistfully magical. There's a dense hush over everything, like the place really is sleeping. The structure of the garden is revealed, the dark soil, twisting stems of shrubs and spiky seedheads. It's worth exploring Basildon Park, Greys Court and Cliveden in the quiet season.

Cliveden river

Countryside around Berkshire 

With dappled woodlands, wildflower meadows and wildlife-rich wetlands, there is some beautiful countryside to explore around Berkshire.

To enjoy at home

Enjoying a scone in the restaurant

Scone recipes to try  

We know our scones are rather popular. So we asked our teams to share some of their recipe ideas that you can try at home. From the traditional to the quirky, which will be your favourite scone?

The Parterre in spring at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Listen to our gardens podcast 

Come and explore the immersive landscape, ornate monuments and tranquil lakes at Stowe, Buckinghamshire in our gardens podcast. Or try and episode about Cliveden, home to a world famous parterre, Japanese Garden and topiary-lined long walk. Around every corner you’ll find stories of mystery, decadence and the fame and misfortune of Britain’s political elite.

Painting of Nancy Astor by John Singer Sargent

Explore our collection online 

We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects, but did you know that you can explore many of them online from the comfort of your home?