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A view over the garden in September, at Chastleton House, Oxfordshire, with herbs and borage in flower, and a view of the house in the background
A view over the garden at Chastleton House | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Gardens in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Summer gardens in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire are dreamy places to wander. Heady with the scent of roses, buzzing with pollinators and bright with flowers of every colour. Head to Cliveden, Hughenden and Waddesdon for their formal parterres where multiple flowers create dramatic blocks and patterns of colour in summer. At Greys Court there's drama and formality in the courtyard display, gorgeous flower tunnels to wander through and lush, vibrant borders. A walk at Stowe Gardens will lift the spirits with shady paths, designed views and cooling lakes. Whilst not known as a flower garden, you'll find flowers aplenty in Sleeping Wood.

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A family enjoying the swing at Stowe Gardens
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Stowe Gardens 

Discover the stories behind the paths of vice, virtue and liberty that run throughout Stowe Gardens and the individual beauty and significance of each area.

Orange tulips in a garden border at Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
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The garden at Hughenden 

Enjoy the symmetrical flower beds, clipped topiary and stonework of the formal garden design, or take a wander through the productive beds of the walled garden.

A view down a pathway flanked with squre edged raised beds full of plants and flowers, with green painted wooden obelisks rising from the beds and a gap between neatly clipped green hedges in the distance
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The garden at Greys Court 

Discover something different around every corner of this intriguing garden. Surrounded by ruined walls, a striking tower and clipped hedges, it’s packed full of surprises.

Visitors exploring the garden at Basildon Park, Berkshire
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The garden at Basildon Park 

Discover the beautifully laid out, restored grounds that surround the house at Basildon Park. Take in the views from the terrace and pause awhile under the thatched Umbrello seat.

red, apricot and yellow roses with a green painted rose arch and white bench
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The garden at Cliveden 

Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls, kings and queens at Cliveden as you stroll through a series of areas in the impressive garden, each with its own special charm.

The south facade of Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
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The garden at Waddesdon 

French Renaissance-style château with an extensive art collection, landscaped gardens, aviary and woodland playground.

near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Partially open today
Lawn stretching up to the house with a flower border in the middle and to the right with blue skies and a few clouds above
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The garden at Nuffield Place 

Discover what to see in the garden at Nuffield Place. Explore the winding paths of the Arts and Crafts garden at Lord Nuffield's former home.

Summer plants blooming around an entrance through the topiary in the Best Garden at Chastleton
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The garden at Chastleton 

Discover a series of discrete garden spaces which provide an intimate setting for the house. Within high protective walls, our gardens exude a sense of peace and relaxation. The Best Garden comes into its own in the summer months.

swans and cygnets swim on the glassy surface of The Vyne's lake surrounded by leafy trees.
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The garden at The Vyne 

Discover what to see and do in the garden all year round at The Vyne. Explore the historic summerhouse, see what’s growing in the walled garden and take a walk by the lake.

Track through gates at Bradenham Estate during the summer

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