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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

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
A family taking a walk around the parkland at Stowe in Buckinghamshire. Two women with pushchairs are seen on the path in the background while a young child and a man lead ahead of them. A lake can be seen behind them.

Hughenden 

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Hughenden in Autumn surrounded by trees, Buckinghamshire

Basildon Park 

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

Reading, Berkshire

Fully open today
Cattle grazing on the estate at Basildon Park, Berkshire.

Cliveden 

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Partially open today
A giant nutcracker in the pagoda in the Water Garden

What's on in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire this November

Walking in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

This autumn is proving to be one of the most spectacular in years. Catch the colour at its peak on one of these autumn walks. Enjoy far-reaching views over wooded hillsides fiery with russet and red and dive into woodlands swishing with drifts of autumn leaves.

Hughenden in Autumn surrounded by trees, Buckinghamshire

Christmas around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

Our National Trust places in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire have the essence of Christmas all wrapped up in a beautiful package of gorgeously decorated houses studded with Christmas trees and twinkling with fairy lights. It’s the perfect backdrop to festive family memories.

The Dining Room decorated for Christmas 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
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.

Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

Lock Cottage 

A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.

Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

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.

Two people riding horses across a field surrounded by trees

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.

Boating at Cliveden in the winter

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.

Visitors on a group garden tour at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire

Upcoming events

Festive Afternoon Tea 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Celebrate Christmas with our sumptuous Festive Afternoon Tea, served in the historic Manor Restaurant.

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26 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 12:00 to 18:00+ 29 other dates or times

Christmas at Waddesdon 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Join Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and his beloved dog, Poupon, on a festive trans-European tour, exploring the unique holiday traditions that light up each country’s winter season.

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26 Nov 2025 to 5 Jan 2026
at 12:00 to 19:00+ 32 other dates or times

Christmas Fair at Waddesdon 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Join us for an enchanting Christmas fair at Waddesdon Manor.

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26 Nov to 14 Dec 2025
at 12:00 to 19:00+ 14 other dates or times

Christmas in the House 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Join Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and his beloved dog, Poupon, on a festive trans-European tour, exploring the unique holiday traditions that light up each country’s winter season.

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26 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 12:30 to 19:00+ 29 other dates or times

White Horse Hill Evening Stargazing Walk 

White Horse Hill, Uffington, Oxfordshire

5 and 26 November, 10 December: enjoy a tour of the night sky on White Horse Hill and take in its wonders from this perfect stargazing location.

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26 Nov to 10 Dec 2025
at 19:30 to 21:30+ 1 other date or time

Christmas at Cliveden: The Nutcracker 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

From Saturday 15 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026, enter an enchanting Christmas experience at Cliveden as scenes from The Nutcracker come to life across the estate.

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27 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 36 other dates or times

Extended festive opening hours 2025 at Cliveden 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Experience Cliveden’s festive magic with extended evening openings from 20 November on Thursdays and Fridays until 19 December – last entry 5.30pm, closing 6pm.

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27 Nov to 19 Dec 2025
at 09:30 to 18:00+ 7 other dates or times

Christmas Wreath-making workshop at Cliveden 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Nothing says ‘Christmas is here’ quite like a beautiful hand-made wreath on your front door. Get into the festive spirit and create your very own beautiful Christmas wreath.

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27 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time
Visitors exploring festive decorations at Belton House, Lincolnshire with Christmas trees and lights in the foreground and a painting in the background

Where will you visit next?

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