In and around Buckinghamshire...

A circular domed temple, has a collonade of surrounding pillars under a portico. You can see a flight of steps leading up to an open chamber. this is the Temple of Ancient Virtue at Stowe in Buckinghamshire.

Where will you visit today? The rolling Chiltern hills? A magical garden? The home of a Victorian prime minister?

Places to visit

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Sandham Autumn colour - side view

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 Buckinghamshire

Hughenden Parterre basking in sunshine

Gardens and parks in and around Buckinghamshire 

The vibrant colours creep in to our gardens and parks as late summer ripens into autumn. Gardens continue to glow with rich colour in late summer. Then as the morning mist gathers in the valleys, the woodlands start to flame and the apples to ripen.

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 colour comes to Hughenden

Great walks around Buckinghamshire 

It’s nature’s last hurrah before the long sleep of winter. Why not go out and enjoy the show in the Chilterns Countryside, Hughenden, Cliveden and Stowe.

Family on an autumn walk

Things to do with the kids in Bucks 

Nature is at its most spectacular in autumn and we have some of the best shows at our places in Buckinghamshire 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.

Experience the golden glow of autumn at a place near you

Places to visit...

Autumn at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Places to visit around Buckinghamshire 

Whether you live here or are coming to visit, here's a reminder of the wonderful places nearby. There are magnificent country houses such as Claydon or Waddesdon for a grand day out, or rolling hills and woodlands for glorious walks at Hughenden, Stowe and Ashridge. When the big-hitters are busy, why not check out some of the smaller hidden gems in Buckinghamshire?

The manor in winter at Hughenden, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Houses and gardens 

We have some of the finest country houses such as Waddesdon and Claydon and breathtaking formal gardens with parterres at Hughenden, Waddesdon and Cliveden in this region. Tumbling herbaceous borders, informal pleasure grounds, orchards and kitchen gardens complete the picture.

Coombe Hill in the Chilterns in summer

Countryside around Buckinghamshire 

The Chilterns are well known for their rolling hills, wooded green valleys and chalk downland meadows. They're perfect for a ramble or a picnic. For walks with easily accessible paths in a carefully designed landscape dotted with elegant statues, monuments and temples, Stowe is your perfect destination.

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.

Coombe Hill in the Chilterns Countryside

HS2 in Buckinghamshire 

We’re working to ensure that special places, including those in our care for the nation to enjoy, receive adequate protection from the HS2 high speed rail network

More about our work on HS2