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

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Head to Stowe to celebrate Diwali from 6-10 November. Everyone is welcome. Take in the Rangoli in the Temple of Venus, made by volunteers using yarn and fabric. On the Saturday, head to the Bennett Room to paint Diyas (clay oil lamps) or have a Mehndi design painted in Henna. On the Sunday there's a Diwali puppet show and storytelling, both free, but you do need to pre-book.

The dramatic installation commemorating the 1476 lives lost on D-Day in 1944 is at Waddesdon Manor all this month. Standing with Giants pays tribute to those who gave their lives so we could live ours today. There are new silhouettes of dog handlers, tank crew and others in this year's display. You can also book atmospheric dawn and twilight visits.

Waddesdon Manor is taking a pause on Christmas this year due to the groundworks for its renewable energy system installation. But don't worry! Our teams have been working hard all summer to ensure that Christmas around Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire is better than ever. Enjoy gorgeously decorated houses scented with spices and twinkling with fairy lights, plus glowing gardens with decorated Christmas trees and outsize baubles. Head to Cliveden for an enchanting Christmas adventure as scenes from The Snow Queen come to life across the estate with icicle arches and life-size installations. At Hughenden there's an adventurous Christmas inspired by the awe of Victorian discoveries. At Basildon Park, tune up for all the drama and sparkle of a musicals theme and at Greys Court we're cosying up with beloved childhood books. Also, make sure Claydon is on your list for a visit this Christmas, the North Bucks country house is making a sparkling debut to the festive season with its spectacular House of Bells theme.

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.

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

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

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.

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

From Saturday 3 October to Sunday 8 November 2026, head to Cliveden and download the Stranger Folk app and begin an immersive adventure inspired by British folklore. The interactive game features goblins and other creatures.
Join us this Autumn for our Tiny Tots Halloween trail!
Join us this Autumn for a spooktacular zombie trail!
Calling all book worms! Join us for a book fair at Stowe.
Make the most of the autumn season on the River Thames with a boat trip at Cliveden. Boating at Cliveden is running daily from 22 October – 1 November 2026.
Explore more with your four-legged friends! In partnership with Forthglade, visit Hughenden and other participating properties to collect 6 stamps on your free pooch passport to receive a treat.
Saturday 3 October - Sunday 1 November. Perfect for children aged 2–5, this playful trail is inspired by the Nosy Crow book The Great Big Halloween Hunt.
Best suited to children aged 8–12, this self-guided trail takes you on a journey through the myths, legends and mysterious folklore of the Chiltern Hills.

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