In and around Berkshire

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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 

We're starting to reopen some National Trust gardens and parks, as well as car parks, in line with government guidance. You will need to book your visit in advance. In Berkshire, this week you can book visits to Basildon Park, and to nearby Cliveden, Greys Court, and The Vyne. We'll be opening new places when we can, so check back each week. Scroll down to find out more about these places.

Find out what to expect and how to book

Places to visit

The garden in the summer at Basildon Park, looking out over the Thames Valley

Basildon Park 

Wander around the back of the mansion to explore the Rose garden, and the rest of the pleasure grounds, or take a walk in the estate. There are plenty of summer flowers bursting with colour and scent for you to enjoy.

Summer in the garden at Greys Court

Greys Court 

Explore parts of these delightful and colourful gardens, in their idyllic Chilterns setting. Picturesque walks take you across the wider estate.

a burst of summer flowers make up the hot border growing against a wall in the sunshine at Cliveden

Cliveden 

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age.

The Vyne's portico overlooks informal gardens and parkland.

The Vyne 

Visit the gardens, wetlands and woodlands of this Tudor power-house turned 17th-century home.

Cattle on a misty morning in June on the Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Dawns to brighten your day 

Wake up with the birds and make the most of those extra hours of morning daylight. Whether it’s learning how to identify birdsong or watching how the golden hour transforms the appearance of your street, there’s plenty of reasons to fall in love with the morning again.

The herb garden at Llanerchaeron

Gardening tips: From our garden to yours 

While we're all staying at home, for many of us our thoughts turn to gardening. This week we're thinking about the herbs that you can grow easily whether you have a garden, a patio or a windowsill.

Cliveden river

Countryside around Berkshire 

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

Find out about countryside in Berkshire