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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
Summer of Play for families in July
Mega paddock play zones, classic garden games and Pokémon
This summer, the National Trust’s much-loved Summer of Play returns. Enjoy everything from puppet theatre at Greys Court to dragon wagons at Waddesdon and classic garden games at Hughenden. New for 2026: Pokémon Play Zones at Stowe Gardens and Cliveden, where families can take on Pokémon challenges alongside Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Hughenden. Included with standard admission and no need to pre-book.
What's on in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire in July
Boating at Cliveden
Book your boat trip now. Cliveden has a long association with boating on the River Thames. Pleasure boating was an established pastime in the early 20th century. It was so popular that queues for the lock formed along this 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.
Visit blooming borders in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire
There’s a tapestry of colour in country house gardens this July. The best places to see blooming flower borders are at Cliveden, Greys Court, Hughenden and Nuffield Place. Bees hum through drifts of lavender, roses climb in fragrant swathes, and vibrant perennials create ever-changing scenes. Enjoy the delight of National Trust gardens at their summer peak—perfect for wandering, pausing, and soaking up the beauty of British horticultural tradition.
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 Bear Hunt’ at Cliveden
Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cliveden, 9 May – 5 July 2026.
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.
Silhouettes of Society: A fashion exhibition through the decades
Basildon Park, Reading, BerkshireTaking inspiration from photographs, the colours and shapes of her clothing choices and the interiors of Basildon Park, the exhibition highlights Lady Iliffe's life and style within the backdrop of the house she created.
Earth Photo 2026
Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireThis 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.
Sculpture in the Garden at Greys Court: 13 June to 12 July
Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshireThe Oxford Sculptors Group return for their 10th year exhibiting in the walled gardens and Cromwellian building!
Four Seasons
Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireAn exhibition of light works exploring time and place, and the influence of nature, landscape and the environment by Bruce and Tink Munro.
Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens
Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, BuckinghamshireAre 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.
'The Polar Failure': Uncovering the hidden images of the 1875 Arctic expedition
Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire‘The Polar Failure’ at Hughenden Manor is an immersive exhibition launching 29 June, 2026 exploring Britain’s 1875 Arctic expedition through previously unseen photographs, marking its 150th anniversary in 2026.