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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
Hughenden
Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli
Basildon Park
An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
Cliveden
Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames
Top things to do in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Coming in May for families
'We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cliveden
'We’re Going on a Bear Hunt', is coming to Cliveden from 9 May. The award-winning animation, based on the much-loved picture book, will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations. Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through this new sensory trail as you search for the bear.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Hughenden
Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges. Are you ready for a mega adventure?
What's on in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire in May
Wisteria hysteria
Wisteria hysteria is real! People pilgrimage from far and wide to see the beautiful waterfall of lilac flowers hanging from the vines. You can see them flowering in May on Greys Court's wisteria pergola, in the Water Garden by the pagoda at Cliveden, on the back of the house at Hughenden and around the summer house at Ascott. It's early this year, so catch it whilst you can!
Boating at Cliveden
Book your boat trip now. Cliveden has a long association with boating on the River Thames. Pleasure boating was an established pastime in the early 20th century. It was so popular that queues for the lock formed along this stretch of the river in Ascot week. Lady Astor used to take her illustrious weekend guests on picnic trips and now you can hire a boat to experience this relaxing pastime for yourself. Choose between a skippered river cruise, self-drive electric boat, Canadian canoe, rowing boat or double pedalo. You can also book a trip in Liddesdale, Lady Astor's own historic launch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming events
Bluebells walk at Cliveden
Cliveden, Maidenhead, BuckinghamshireFrom March - May areas of our ancient woodland come alive with a gorgeous deep blue hue. Bluebells are an essential part of our natural heritage, and a welcoming sign that spring is well under way.
Bluebell Trail at Basildon Park
Basildon Park, Reading, BerkshireExperience a new walk at Basildon Park to see the bluebells at their best this Spring.
Four Seasons
Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireAn exhibition of light works exploring time and place, and the influence of nature, landscape and the environment by Bruce and Tink Munro.
Fashioning a Beautiful World
Basildon Park, Reading, Berkshire“You know what’s going to happen don’t you? You’re going to buy Basildon.” Join us to explore the history of Basildon Park and its restoration.
Henley Arts Trail at Greys Court, 25 April to 4 May
Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireHenley Arts Trail returns to Greys Court again this year!
Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden
Hughenden, High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireOur 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.
Claydon Blossom Celebrations
Claydon House, near Buckingham, BuckinghamshireExplore blossom traditions in several Asian cultures and enjoy crafting haikus and origami flowers.
The Rothschild Story
Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireNew for 2026, discover The Rothschild Story – a display bringing the family's complex history and family tree to life.