Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Country house mansions nestled into rolling hills, riverside meadows, grand gardens and mature woodland can all be found here. Discover what to see and do - there's something for all the family.

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Palladian Bridge at Stowe Gardens Buckinghamshire

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Stowe Gardens

Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park

Families exploring the garden at Hughenden,

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Hughenden

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

The house seen from the parkland at Basildon Park, Berkshire

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Basildon Park

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

The Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.

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Cliveden

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

A view over the garden in September, at Chastleton House, Oxfordshire, with herbs and borage in flower, and a view of the house in the background

Gardens in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

The Parterre Garden at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, with flowerbeds and the chateau-style house in the background

Houses and buildings in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Family-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Trees in summer surrounded by long grasses in the parkland at Basildon Park, Berkshire

Walking in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A family walk with their dog beside the water at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Dog-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A woman eating a scone at Glendurgan Gardens

Places to eat in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

National Trust Surf Ambassadors volunteering to help clear scrub at Sandymouth, Cornwall.

Volunteering in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A leafy path through Juniper Bank in Buckinghamshire in autumn

Countryside and woodland in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

It's so uplifting seeing nature surge into life in the countryside and gardens. May is often sunny and peaceful in the gardens we look after like Cliveden, Stowe, Hughenden and Greys Court.

Banks alongside the path are carefully managed to encourage a wide range of wild flowers.

There are many walks to follow on the website, just click the 'walking' tile above for gorgeous walks in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. If you're wanting something a bit more immersive, there are also lots of guided walks on offer this month. From slow-paced meditative walks at Greys Court, to history walks at White Horse Hill and weekly guided walks in the Chilterns. There's a walk for every pace and interest.

A view taken sitting inside a boat that's cruising down the river Thames at Cliveden with the water of the river on either side and trees on either bank

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Boating at Cliveden

Experience the beauty of Cliveden Reach from the water. Choose from skippered cruises, self-drive electric launches, rowing boats, Canadian canoes and a pedal boat. To recreate the glamour of 1920s river cruising, you can also hire Lady Astor's beautifully restored Liddesdale launch. Book your boating adventure now.

Hartwell House and Spa from the front, Aylesbury

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Hartwell House Hotel and Spa

Sitting in parkland on the edge of the Chilterns, this stunning Grade 1 listed hotel and spa is part-Jacobean mansion and part-Georgian house.

Cliveden Ferry Cottage

Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.

Lock Cottage

A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.

Two people riding horses across a field surrounded by trees

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Horse riding at Stowe Gardens

Exploring Stowe Gardens on horseback is a great way to experience the landscape, sightlines and views designed to reveal the buildings, statues and monuments located across the grounds.

A view along the River Thames in Buckinghamshire with Spring Cottage in the background

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Boating at Cliveden

Discover all about the popular pastime of boating, links to Wind in the Willows, and how to hire a boat to enjoy the River Thames at Cliveden.

Visitors on a group garden tour at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire

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Supporter groups in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Find out about the work of local National Trust volunteering and supporter groups and how to join a group near you.

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May Half Term at Cliveden

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to Cliveden this May Half Term and discover The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail, crafting in the Plant Centre, play in the Storybook Play Den, find your way through Cliveden’s Maze or relax with storytelling in the picnic area.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Join us from 10 May - 29 June for an enchanting journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™.

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Summer adventures activities

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to the Information Centre and collect your free Summer adventures activities leaflet. Running from Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 14 September 2025.

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Blossom Walk at Cliveden

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to Cliveden this spring and explore the various blossom trees around the estate. Head to the Information Centre in the Gas Yard and discover the ‘What’s on board’ to plan your blossom walk from Monday 31 March 2025.