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

Looking across a still body of water towards the Temple of British Worthies and the Shell Bridge at at Stowe, Buckinghamshire.

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 October

Visit this month before they close

Some of our places need to close for conservation work over the winter so pay a visit this month before they close. Claydon's last day is 5 October, Nuffield Place, Chastleton and Ascott's last day is 1 November and Waddesdon is closed after 29 November.

Join us on these social autumn walks where you can learn stuff!

New social walks at Maidenhead and Cookham Commons

Join us for relaxed and friendly walks across the landscape of Cookham Commons on the first and third Friday of the month at 9.30am. This gentle guided stroll takes you through open heathland, woodland paths and wide countryside views. You'll have the chance to learn more about these special places, chat, enjoy the scenery and take in the changing seasons.

Footbridge and water at Maidenhead and Cookham Commons, Berkshire

White Horse Hill to Ashdown guided walk 4 October

This 8-mile loop with ranger Andy on 4 October takes you on a trip back through time from the Bronze Age at White Horse Hill, to the Neolithic Period at Waylands Smithy, the English Civil War and World War Two at Ashdown. He'll also reference the landscape and wildlife around you. Meet at 9.30am

A view across a field with a footpath disappearing into the distance leading to the white chalk image of a horse picked out of the grass

River and Mill walk at Coleshill 10 October

Discover the intertwined histories of Coleshill mill and the river Cole that powers it on this guided walk on 10 October at 10.30am. Discover how the power of the river is used to drive centuries old machinery and produce flour. Learn more about the lives of millers, and if water levels allow, the mill will operate, allowing you to see the machinery in motion.

Exterior of the Mill at Coleshill, Oxfordshire. A small, three-storey watermill with two pairs of millstones, and machinery from the 18th and 19th centuries

Community dog walk at Stowe Gardens 11 October & 7 November

Join us for a scenic community dog walk in collaboration with Inspiring Tails and Tails on the Trails on 11 October at 11.30am. Throughout the walk the team will be on hand to offer friendly advice and practical tips on getting the most from your dog walks. Ask questions about walking habits, enrichment, lead skills, confidence building, and more, all in an informal and supportive setting.

Visitors on a winter dog walk at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

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.