In and around Berkshire

View across the parkland of the autumn sunshine on the house

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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Places in the South East where you need to book 

Some of our places we care for in the South East of England will be opening with guided tours, so you’ll need to pre-book before your visit. These tours will be led by expert volunteers and will show the places in a new light. You may also need to book in advance at some other larger places, where visitor numbers need to be carefully managed for practical reasons.

See which places in the South East you need to pre-book

Autumn in Berkshire

Cliveden Water Garden in Autumn

Gardens and parks in and around Berkshire 

As late summer ripens into autumn, the light changes and softens. Colours become more vivid as gardens give their last hurrah. Moving into autumn, foliage takes up the mantle to blaze with gold, russet and red. Catch the best of the season at Basildon Park, Greys Court and Cliveden.

Visitors enjoying the autumn leaves at Belton House, Lincolnshire

Six things to see on an autumn woodland walk 

An autumn woodland glowing with colour and rich with the smell of damp earth is a wonderful place to be. National Trust Ranger Chloe Bradbrooke suggests six mini wonders of nature to look out for on an autumn woodland walk.

Autumn at Greys Court

Great walks around Berkshire 

It's nature's last hurrah before the long sleep of winter. Why not go out and enjoy the show at Basildon Park, Cliveden and Maidenhead and Cookham Commons?

A family exploring Wentworth Castle Gardens in autumn

Things to do with the kids in Berkshire 

Nature is at its most spectacular in autumn and we have some of the best shows at our places in Berkshire for your family. Bright autumn colour in the garden, woodlands aflame with red, gold and bronze and all the rustle and swish of an autumn walk.

Enjoy a bright and crunchy autumn with us in Berkshire

Things to try at home

Man and two children playing a grass trumpet

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 ten ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden, nearest park or outdoor green space.

A man wearing headphones against a leafy background

Listen to our podcasts 

Did you know that we produce podcasts? You can download episodes for free on a variety of subjects, from the stories behind our gardens, collections and outdoor places, to the houses that helped shape and influence the work of great writers.

Mother and daughter icing a biscuit together

Top family-friendly bakes 

We've picked out top recipes to cook with kids. Quick, easy and delicious, take a look at recipes for cakes, biscuits and savoury snacks.

Where to visit in Berkshire

Summer planting on the Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire Summer planting on the Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Berkshire Houses and gardens  

The variety of Berkshire's country houses and gardens includes grand mansions and intimate homes with cottage gardens.

Bluebells Cliveden Woodland

Countryside around Berkshire 

With dappled woodlands, wildflower meadows starting to come to life and wildlife-rich wetlands swimming with ducklings and cygnets, there is some beautiful countryside to explore around Berkshire.