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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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Top places to visit in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Stowe Gardens 

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

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
A view across misty parkland surrounded by trees towards the Grecian Valley at Stowe, Buckinghamshire.

Hughenden 

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Hughenden in Autumn surrounded by trees, Buckinghamshire

Basildon Park 

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

Reading, Berkshire

Fully open today
Cattle grazing on the estate at Basildon Park, Berkshire.

Cliveden 

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
View of the completed restoration project in the Long Garden.

What's on in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire in autumn

Last chance for the little gems 

Don't miss out on your last chance to visit the little gems in our region this year. Nuffield Place and Chastleton have their last day on 2 Nov and Claydon closes for the season on 20 October. Only Claydon is opening at Christmas this year for booked guided tours.

Image shows  early morning light through the autumnal leaves and branches of a red oak tree outside the house at Nuffield Place, with a blue sky above and a glimpse of the house to the left-hand side of the image

Apple days, Fantastical Fungi and Parkland Nature trails at Hughenden 

There's lots to do for families at Hughenden as we head into autumn. There are two great family trails, plus apple days celebrating this year's bumper harvest. Pull on wellies and coats, embrace the showers and make the most of this glorious season.

Child collecting apples with a wooden wheel barrow in the orchard at Trengwainton

Look ahead to Christmas 2025

Christmas around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

Our National Trust places in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire have the essence of Christmas all wrapped up in a beautiful package of gorgeously decorated houses studded with Christmas trees and twinkling with fairy lights. It’s the perfect backdrop to festive family memories.

A Christmas tree and decorations in the house at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire

Places to stay in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

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.

Hartwell House and Spa from the front, Aylesbury
An aerial view of Cliveden Ferry Cottage, on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire

Cliveden Ferry Cottage 

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

The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

Lock Cottage 

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

Outdoor activities in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

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.

Two people riding horses across a field surrounded by trees

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 enjoying a boat ride on Liddesdale on the River Thames with Boating at Cliveden.

Join your local supporter group

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.

Visitors on a group garden tour at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire

Upcoming events

Railway Themed Second-hand bookshop pop-up 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Discover a range of railway books including general history and brand specific in a pop-up shop throughout September and October.

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6 Oct to 19 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 13 other dates or times

Parkland Nature Trail 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Step into nature and uncover the secrets of Hughenden’s parkland with a trail designed just for young explorers.

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6 Oct to 3 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 28 other dates or times

Fantastical Fungi Trail 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Explore the hidden world of the fungi kingdom this autumn at Hughenden with our Fantastical Fungi activity sheet.

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6 Oct to 10 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 4 other dates or times

Costume at Claydon Exhibition 

Claydon House, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Visit Claydon House and take a walk through the changing fashions of its residents and learn how we preserve their legacy.

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6 Oct to 20 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 15:30
+ 8 other dates or times

Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Our new exhibition at Hughenden Manor, will look at the long and impactful use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden from Disraeli's influence to the significant work of World War II mapmakers.

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6 Oct to 10 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 16:30
+ 35 other dates or times

Pesky Pests at Claydon Trail 

Claydon House, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Not all visitors to historic houses are welcome! This trail introduces children to the insects that can damage our collections and the work we do to protect them.

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6 Oct to 20 Oct 2025
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11:30 to 15:30
+ 8 other dates or times

Find the Costume in the Painting Trail 

Claydon House, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Uncover fascinating facts about historic clothes on this fun and engaging trail.

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6 Oct to 20 Oct 2025
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11:30 to 15:30
+ 8 other dates or times

Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.

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7 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 12:30
+ 11 other dates or times
A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.