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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
What's on in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire in September
Heritage Open Days
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pokémon joins Cliveden’s Summer of Play
Cliveden, Maidenhead, BuckinghamshirePlanning your summer holidays? Discover a Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer. From 18 July – 6 September, Summer of Play means you can share the magic of Pokémon as a family.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Hughenden
Hughenden, High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireUnleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this summer, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.
Summer of Play
Hughenden, High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireDiscover a summer jam-packed with fun here at Hughenden from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 6 September. Normal admission charges apply.
Summer of Play
Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireBring the whole family to enjoy the summer holidays with our range of fun activities for our Summer of Play, included with admission. Until 31 August, children get free admission to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
Summer of Play at Basildon Park 24 July to 31 August
Basildon Park, Reading, BerkshireFill the long summer days with fun and activities for all the family at Basildon Park.
Summer lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place
Nuffield Place, near Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireClassic lawn games, like they used to do it on the lawns around the house at Nuffield Place.
Summer of Play supported by Pokémon
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireUnleash your energy at Summer of Play supported by Pokémon! Head to Stowe this summer for relaxed outdoor fun, activities, games and festival vibes!
The Festival Field
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireHead to the Festival Field at New Inn (aka the Paddock) and enjoy festival vibes and outdoor fun as part of Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.