A father and two children kneel down on the stepping stones beside the pond in the water garden at Cliveden. In the background, a pink cherry blossom tree can be seen in full bloom. — Visitors in the Water Garden at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

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.

The gardens have woken up and are begging to be explored. Don't miss the bluebells on a walk in the woodlands - but be sure to keep children and dogs to the designated paths as bluebells can take years to recover if they're trampled.

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Stowe

Inspired by Hughenden's history of penmanship, enjoy an outdoor trail with tasks, puzzles, sensory boxes and spinning boards. Stowe is a vast and exciting playground for children with winding paths, wildlife-filled lakes and intriguing statues and monuments.

Play area at Hughenden in Autumn, Buckinghamshire

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Hughenden

Inspired by Hughenden's history of penmanship, enjoy an outdoor trail with tasks, puzzles, sensory boxes and spinning boards. 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

Come along to Basildon Park this May half term and take part in a children's spotter trail inspired by the solar system. 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

Come along to Basildon Park this May half term and take part in a children's spotter trail inspired by the solar system. With 400 acres of historic parkland, garden and woodland to explore, there are lots of ways to play at Basildon Park.

Children in waterproof clothing running across a lawn away from the camera, clutching trail sheets

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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.

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Cliveden

Inspired by Hughenden's history of penmanship, enjoy an outdoor trail with tasks, puzzles, sensory boxes and spinning boards. 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.