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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 November
Celebrate Diwali at Stowe Gardens
Head to Stowe to celebrate Diwali from 6-10 November. Everyone is welcome. Take in the Rangoli in the Temple of Venus, made by volunteers using yarn and fabric. On the Saturday, head to the Bennett Room to paint Diyas (clay oil lamps) or have a Mehndi design painted in Henna. On the Sunday there's a Diwali puppet show and storytelling, both free, but you do need to pre-book.
Standing with Giants at Waddesdon Manor
The dramatic installation commemorating the 1476 lives lost on D-Day in 1944 is at Waddesdon Manor all this month. Standing with Giants pays tribute to those who gave their lives so we could live ours today. There are new silhouettes of dog handlers, tank crew and others in this year's display. You can also book atmospheric dawn and twilight visits.
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
We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure
Basildon Park, Reading, BerkshireWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt™ this Halloween at Basildon Park. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!
Autumn Colour Detectives
Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireDive into a world of autumn colour this half-term at Greys Court. Hunt out the colours and patterns with your colour matcher across the house and gardens.
October Half Term – Stranger Folk at Cliveden
Cliveden, Maidenhead, BuckinghamshireFrom Saturday 3 October to Sunday 8 November 2026, head to Cliveden and download the Stranger Folk app and begin an immersive adventure inspired by British folklore. The interactive game features goblins and other creatures.
Tiny Tots Halloween Trail
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireJoin us this Autumn for our Tiny Tots Halloween trail!
Zombies of Lamport Trail
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireJoin us this Autumn for a spooktacular zombie trail!
Autumn Book Fair
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireCalling all book worms! Join us for a book fair at Stowe.
Autumn Boating at Cliveden
Cliveden, Maidenhead, BuckinghamshireMake the most of the autumn season on the River Thames with a boat trip at Cliveden. Boating at Cliveden is running daily from 22 October – 1 November 2026.
Pooch Passport
Hughenden, High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireExplore more with your four-legged friends! In partnership with Forthglade, visit Hughenden and other participating properties to collect 6 stamps on your free pooch passport to receive a treat.