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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
Top things to do in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Places to stay in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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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, BuckinghamshireHead 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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Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden
Hughenden, High Wycombe, BuckinghamshireOur 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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Sculpture in the Garden at Greys Court: 14 June to 13 July
Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireThe Oxford Sculptors Group return for their 9th year exhibiting in the walled gardens and Cromwellian building!
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Summer Book Sale
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireVisit 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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Earth Photo, 21 June to 26 July
Basildon Park, Reading, BerkshireFrom 21 June to 26 July, this outdoor photography exhibition will showcase shortlisted entries from Earth Photo 2025 in the parkland.
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Summer Staycation
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireJoin us this summer at Stowe Gardens. Enjoy no work, lots of rest and play all day!
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Costume at Claydon Exhibition
Claydon House, near Buckingham, BuckinghamshireVisit Claydon House and take a walk through the changing fashions of its residents and learn how we preserve their legacy.
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Waiting in the Wings for 104 years
Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireFor the first time in over 100 years, Lady Brunner's dress from acting as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream in 1920, is now on display at Greys Court.