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.

Places to visit

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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

Long pathway with abundant tall yellow flowers on either side and trees in the distance

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

Children enjoying the natural play area at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire

Family-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Echo Valley at Hughenden Estate, Buckinghamshire

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

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

Many of your favourite places will open for free on selected days between 11 and 20 September. Explore historic houses, epic landscapes and dreamy September gardens. If you're a National Trust member, it's a great opportunity to meet up with friends who aren't members and show them the houses and gardens you love. As part of the programme, there are rare opportunities to explore The Gothic Temple at Stowe Gardens and Waddesdon's Windmill Hill archives building, both on 19 & 20 Sept. Find out open dates and activities by clicking on the link.

Pink Heritage Open Days bunting hung on a hedge

Pooch passport is back!

Pooch Passport is back this September. Discover new places to visit, collect stamps and earn rewards. Once you’ve got your passport and collected five stamps from different places, your dog(s) can get a free packet of Forthglade natural dog treats. Collect ten stamps from your visits, and you can collect an exclusive Pooch Passport pin badge.

Small light brown dog in foreground on large lawn, with Pooch Passport resting on grass

Boating at Cliveden

Make the most of the mellow September sunshine and book your boat trip before the end of the season. Pleasure boating was an established pastime in the early 20th century along the Thames. It was so popular that queues for the lock formed along the Cliveden 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.

An image of boats resting on the smooth surface of the water on the River Thames, surrounded by trees and greenery

A look ahead to Christmas in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire

Christmas around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

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.

Net lights covered in parcels and letters attached to the bookcases in the Library at Hughenden

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

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.