In and around Buckinghamshire...

A lake reflects the image of autumn coloured trees at Stowe

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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Stowe Landscape Gardens
Walking trail 

"Aren't we worthy?" part of Women and Power

A century on from women achieving the vote, we're exploring the stories of women at Stowe. Throughout the year, you've helped to choose great British women to sit in our modern day Temple of British Worthies. Our local community have played an integral part in creating the exhibition. "Aren't we worthy?" is open daily until 9 November.

Discover the new Worthies this autumn

Late summer gardens

Rudbeckia flower in September, yellow petals with blue disc

September gardens around Buckinghamshire 

The summer may be officially over, but nobody told our gardens. They're still looking lovely in the September sun and in many places you can see (and taste) the kitchen garden produce being put to good use.

Late summer colour in the cottage garden

Gardening tips for extending the season 

Here are some top tips from our head gardeners for extending the season in your own garden. There's advice about repeat-sowing, choosing late-flowering species and trees with spectacular foliage.

All about autumn

The drive at Hughenden with the entrance to the walled garden in autumn

Autumn walks in and around Buckinghamshire 

Enjoy an autumn ramble in the beech woodlands of the Chilterns. They blaze with colour at this time of year. Or make the most of warm days in the landscape gardens at Stowe.

Apple in the orchard

Apple days and Harvest events in and around Buckinghamshire 

Where there's countryside, there's a harvest and where there's an orchard, there's an apple day. Come and celebrate the best of the season with us.

Children in Halloween costume

October half-term and Hallowe'en in and around Buckinghamshire 

This half-term is jam-packed with spooky trails, autumn crafts and piles of pumpkins at our places. Orange is about to become your favourite colour, or worst nightmare.

Find out what you can do this half-term

Places to visit...

The Palladian Bridge at Stowe covered in snow.

Places to visit around Buckinghamshire 

Whether you live here or are coming to visit, here's a reminder of the wonderful places nearby.

The Cliveden Long Garden flowers in previous years.

Houses and gardens 

We have some of the finest country houses and breathtaking formal gardens in this region.

Early morning on the green at Bradenham

Countryside around Buckinghamshire 

The Chilterns are well known for their rolling hills, wooded green valleys and chalk downland meadows. Come along for a walk or a picnic.

Hartwell House Hotel

Looking towards Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire

Hartwell House Hotel 

Hartwell House, near Aylesbury, was given to the National Trust with two other Historic House Hotels in 2008 to ensure their long term protection. The hotel operates as a stand-alone commercial operation, but its annual profits go towards supporting our ongoing conservation work. Perfect for a luxury break exploring Buckinghamshire.

A group of women laugh over afternoon tea at Hartwell House and Spa

What's on at Hartwell House 

From music recitals to garden tours and food & drink events, Hartwell House has a lively programme of activity for everyone to enjoy. It's advisable to book in advance for traditional afternoon tea, which is available year-round. Patrons of the hotel and restaurant are welcome to walk in the gardens and parkland which extend over 90 acres.

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
Visitors enjoying the Grecian Valley at Stowe Gardens

Supporter groups in Thames Valley 

There are loads of friendly National Trust supporter groups in the Thames Valley. They help support our places like Stowe, Hughenden and Greys Court by volunteering and fundraising. They also get together for fun days out, holidays and lectures.

Find your local Thames Valley supporter group