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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Palladian Bridge at Stowe Gardens Buckinghamshire

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Stowe Gardens

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

Families exploring the garden at Hughenden,

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Hughenden

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

Visitors outside the west front of Basildon Park, Berkshire

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Basildon Park

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

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Cliveden

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Water Garden stepping stones leading to pagoda

Gardens in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

The Parterre Garden at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, with flowerbeds and the chateau-style house in the background

Houses and buildings in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A family with two young children walk up a grassy slope covered with daffodils in the garden at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Family-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Two visitors walking their dog in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Walking in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A family walk with their dog beside the water at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Dog-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A woman eating a scone at Glendurgan Gardens

Places to eat in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

National Trust Surf Ambassadors volunteering to help clear scrub at Sandymouth, Cornwall.

Volunteering in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A leafy path through Juniper Bank in Buckinghamshire in autumn

Countryside and woodland in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A family of three are walking along a path in the parkland, that's lined by bright yellow daffodils. The woman is wearing a red coat and glasses and holding a child's hand who's wearing a pink coat. A gentleman wearing a pink shirt, dark jacket and jeans is walking next to them. All three look to be in conservation and smiling widely.

Easter Egg Hunts in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire

Easter Egg Hunts and all manner of Easter adventures are coming your way in the April school holidays. Jam-packed with activities, games, crafts and nature trails, explore gardens and orchards, parks and woodlands bursting with the signs of spring. Trails cost £3.50 and include a chocolate egg or vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg.

It's so uplifting seeing the spring flowers come through bringing colour to our gardens again. It's a lovely time to visit gardens like Cliveden, Stowe, Hughenden and Greys Court as the spring bulbs and blossom hit their peak.

A view across the landscaped garden of the cream stone Temple of Virtue at Stowe in Buckinghamshire

Walks, talks and tours

Head to Stowe for free guided tours of the garden or Waddesdon for behind the scenes tours to see where the servants lived and worked. Or visit Coleshill in West Oxfordshire for a 'Secrets of Coleshill' tour or a Second World War walk.

Low-level view of spring borders with a grand manor house beyond

Spring garden displays

The best spring gardens are at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire, where the Water Garden is pink with magnolia and blossom and the parterre is looking sharp and colourful. Greys Court is a more domestic-feeling garden with intimate garden rooms, bright with bulbs, snakeshead fritillaries and blossom. Hughenden's orchard and walled garden are also fluttering with blossom and the borders are starting to fill out. Waddesdon's Aviary garden is spectacular with blocks of colour and the carpet bedding on the parterre is pristine.

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.

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.

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.

A view along the River Thames in Buckinghamshire with Spring Cottage in the background

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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.

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.

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Easter egg hunt at Cliveden

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

This spring, treat the whole family to an Easter adventure at Cliveden’s School of Hop.

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Bluebells Walk at Cliveden

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

At this time of year, areas of our ancient woodland come alive with a gorgeous deep blue hue. Bluebells are an essential part of our natural heritage, and a welcoming sign that spring is well under way.

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Daffodils at Cliveden

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to Cliveden this spring and discover the daffodils in and around the estate middle of February through to April.

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Blossom Walk at Cliveden

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to Cliveden this spring and explore the various blossom trees around the estate. Head to the Information Centre in the Gas Yard and discover the ‘What’s on board’ to plan your blossom walk from Monday 31 March 2025.