Three happy laughing girls in a garden — Enjoy the madcap story book trail at Scotney Castle this May half term | © John Millar

Family-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Discover the best places to visit with your family around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, from exploring the magical landscape at Stowe to den-building at Basildon Park.

Summer of play at Standen illustration of children playing

Summer of Play in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, brings a family festival atmosphere to many of the places in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire over the summer holidays. The programme is jam-packed with playful experiences and drop-in activities, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Hughenden, Cliveden, Greys Court, Basildon Park and Waddesdon. Let imaginations run wild with role play and mini stages. Design and build with den building and construction zones. Make art and music with nature's materials. Connect with the natural world with bug hunts and meadow mazes. Or slip away to cosy book nooks and relaxing sensory spaces.

Summer's arrived, and we hope you and the kids are here for it. With grassy banks to play and picnic on, shady woodlands for summer walks, and natural play areas to run off energy, we have everything you need in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire for a fantastic family day out.

A boy and a girl play on a fallen tree at Stowe in Buckinghamshire

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Stowe

Stowe is a vast and exciting playground for children with winding paths, wildlife-filled lakes and intriguing statues and monuments.

Children enjoying the natural play area at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire

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Hughenden

There's a natural playground for climbing, balancing and make-believe at Hughenden. Children also love the walled garden with its narrow paths for running along and a willow tunnel for winding their way through.

Children playing in woodland at Greys Court, Oxfordshire

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Greys Court

There's a children's play area nestled in the woodland at Greys Court and a walk around the estate is livened with fallen logs for balance-walking.

A family walking in the grounds at Basildon Park in the winter

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Basildon Park

With 400 acres of historic parkland, garden and woodland to explore, there are lots of ways to play at Basildon Park.

The south facade of Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

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Waddesdon

Waddesdon's popular woodland playground has a zip wire, board rider, swings and roundabout. The Aviary is also a must for children to spot the exotic birds.

A family of five walking down the newly improved path in the Long Garden at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.

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Cliveden

There are some great walks at Cliveden to get the whole family spending time together in the great outdoors. The Blue walking trail is a great place to start, taking you via the natural Play Trail.