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 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.

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

It's so uplifting seeing nature surge into life in the countryside and gardens. May is often sunny and peaceful in the gardens we look after like Cliveden, Stowe, Hughenden and Greys Court.

Banks alongside the path are carefully managed to encourage a wide range of wild flowers.

There are many walks to follow on the website, just click the 'walking' tile above for gorgeous walks in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. If you're wanting something a bit more immersive, there are also lots of guided walks on offer this month. From slow-paced meditative walks at Greys Court, to history walks at White Horse Hill and weekly guided walks in the Chilterns. There's a walk for every pace and interest.

A view taken sitting inside a boat that's cruising down the river Thames at Cliveden with the water of the river on either side and trees on either bank

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Boating at Cliveden

Experience the beauty of Cliveden Reach from the water. Choose from skippered cruises, self-drive electric launches, rowing boats, Canadian canoes and a pedal boat. To recreate the glamour of 1920s river cruising, you can also hire Lady Astor's beautifully restored Liddesdale launch. Book your boating adventure now.

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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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.

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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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Gratitude woodland walks at Greys Court

Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Meditative walks led by Deborah Lewis from Gratitude Walking. Join a slower paced, guided walk around the wider estate woodland.

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Festival of Blossom at Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Celebrate the Festival of Blossom in the House and Grounds of Waddesdon Manor

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National Gardening Week

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Join us this spring for National Gardening Week!

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Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.

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Discovering Jewish Country Houses: Photographs by Hélène Binet

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Our exhibition for 2025 showcases a new body of work by one of the world’s leading photographers, Hélène Binet, capturing an extraordinary group of Jewish country houses.