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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

Palladian Bridge at Stowe Gardens Buckinghamshire
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Stowe Gardens 

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

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Exterior view of the front of Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
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Hughenden 

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
The house seen from the parkland at Basildon Park, Berkshire
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Basildon Park 

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

Reading, Berkshire

Fully open today
The Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.
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Cliveden 

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Partially open today

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

Cliveden, Hughenden, Nuffield Place, Waddesdon and Chastleton are the top gardens to gaze at this month. For culture lovers there are also indoor and outdoor exhibitions to experience in early July at Basildon Park and Greys Court.

Volunteers working to reveal stone of the Bason of Water in the Pasture at Prior Park, Bath
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Festival of Archaeology 

From 19-27 July, Greys Court will be a hive of activity as the Festival of Archaeology returns. Archaeologists will be excavating the oval lawn and explaining their finds to visitors live as it happens. Don’t miss this rare chance to experience history being revealed before your eyes.

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Fully open today
Quill, paint brushes and map making compass on a blue background

Ink, Pens and Paintbrushes exhibition at Hughenden 

Ink, Pens and Paintbrushes is an exhibition exploring how the use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden have had an impact on world events. From Disraeli's signature on documents that changed British and world history in the Victorian era to the paintbrushes of the mapmakers at Hughenden's secret Hillside base in the Second World War - find it all on the exhibition floor at the top of the manor.

Pregnancy Stays, part of the Costume at Claydon Exhibition
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Costume display at Claydon 

Claydon has one of the most historically significant family fashion collections in Britain. See original 17th century bodices and other items from the collection recreated by talented sewing volunteers including gowns and a wedding suit.

near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

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Places to stay in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

Hartwell House and Spa from the front, Aylesbury
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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.

An aerial view of Cliveden Ferry Cottage, on the bank of the River Thames, Berkshire

Cliveden Ferry Cottage 

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

The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

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

Two people riding horses across a field surrounded by trees
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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.

The Duchess of Sutherland boat on the water at Boating for Cliveden
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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

Visitors on a group garden tour at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
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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

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Summer adventures activities 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to the Information Centre and collect your free Summer adventures activities leaflet. Running from Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 14 September 2025.

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2 Jul to 14 Sep 2025
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Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Our 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.

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2 Jul to 28 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
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Earth Photo 2025 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

This powerful exhibition showcases shortlisted works that explore themes such as nature, people, places, forests, land and seascapes, as well as the diverse effects of, and responses to, climate change.

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2 Jul to 20 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Summer Book Sale 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Visit the Laundry in the Parlour Rooms at New Inn to explore our bookshop sale, and discover a range of fiction, non-fiction and vintage books.

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2 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Sculpture in the Garden at Greys Court: 14 June to 13 July 

Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

The Oxford Sculptors Group return for their 9th year exhibiting in the walled gardens and Cromwellian building!

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2 Jul to 13 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Summer Staycation 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Join us this summer at Stowe Gardens. Enjoy no work, lots of rest and play all day!

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2 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Earth Photo, 21 June to 26 July 

Basildon Park, Reading, Berkshire

From 21 June to 26 July, this outdoor photography exhibition will showcase shortlisted entries from Earth Photo 2025 in the parkland.

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2 Jul to 26 Jul 2025
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Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.

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2 Jul to 30 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 12:30
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A family playing on the lawn in summer at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.