Discover more in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Rolling Chiltern hills, a magical garden and the home of a Victorian prime minister await you in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
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.
Coming up in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire
You don't need to wait until half term for spooky season
From 17 September, you can follow the Creepy Chilterns trail at Hughenden (best for 8-12yrs), then from 3 October there's The Great Big Halloween Hunt for 2-5 yr olds and Stranger Folk, an app-based quest through the landscape for all the family. Stranger Folk also comes to Cliveden from 17 October where families can immerse themselves in an adventure involving sneaky goblins, cunning boggarts and a quest to heal the rift between human and spirit worlds. At Stowe Gardens from 9 Oct, families are invited to solve the mystery of what happened to the Zombies of Lamport and there's a Zombie Tiny Tots trail around New Inn. We're Going on a Ghost Hunt at Basildon Park with a trail and activities inspired by the popular book and there's an autumn colour trail at Greys Court for half term.
Christmas around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Head to Cliveden as scenes from The Snow Queen come to life across the wintry gardens with an icy throne guarded by giant polar bears. There's a carousel, marshmallow toasting and evening opening. Adventure with the Victorians at Hughenden this Christmas to distant deserts, dense jungle and deep oceans. It's a glamorous musicals Christmas at Basildon Park and beloved childhood characters spill off the pages of books into the house and garden at Greys Court. Make sure Claydon is on your list for a visit this Christmas, the North Bucks country house is making a sparkling debut to the festive season with its spectacular House of Bells theme.
For families in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Stowe Gardens
Stowe is a vast and exciting playground for children with winding paths, wildlife-filled lakes and intriguing statues and monuments.
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.
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.
Basildon Park
With 400 acres of historic parkland, garden and woodland to explore, there are lots of ways to play at Basildon Park.
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.
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.
The Vyne
Children can explore the outdoors in the natural play area created for very young children just off the Lime Avenue.
