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

The house seen from the parkland at Basildon Park, Berkshire

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Basildon Park

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

The Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.

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Cliveden

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

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

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

Family-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Trees in summer surrounded by long grasses in the parkland at Basildon Park, Berkshire

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 glorious June, heady with all the promise of the summer to come. Visit Cliveden, Stowe, Hughenden, Basildon Park and Greys Court for lush gardens bursting with colour.

Quill, paint brushes and map making compass on a blue background

New for June are: - Ink, Pens and Paintbrushes at Hughenden - how the use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden have had an impact on world events from the Victorians to the Second World War - Sculpture in the Garden at Greys Court - Oxford Sculptors Group are back with their striking sculptures against the backdrop of Greys Courts flower borders. - Earth Photo at Basildon Park - inspiring photography exhibition in the rolling parkland showcasing shortlisted entries from this internationally acclaimed programme.

Two visitors sitting on a bench by the lake at West Wycombe Park, looking towards the mansion house.

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West Wycombe Park fully open

The house at West Wycombe Park is open from 2 June. The house and grounds are open Sunday to Thursday 2pm - 5pm. Join us for Musical Sundays throughout the summer. Bring a rug to sit on the lawn behind the house and relax whilst a variety of local performers play for you.

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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Summer adventures activities

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to the Information Centre and collect your free Summer adventures activities leaflet. Running from Tuesday 27 May - Sunday 14 September 2025.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Join us from 10 May - 29 June for an enchanting journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™.

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Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Our new exhibition at Hughenden Manor, will look at the long and impactful use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden from Disraeli's influence to the significant work of World War II mapmakers.

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Costume at Claydon Exhibition

Claydon House, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Visit Claydon House and take a walk through the changing fashions of its residents and learn how we preserve their legacy.

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Waiting in the Wings for 104 years

Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

For the first time in over 100 years, Lady Brunner's dress from acting as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream in 1920, is now on display at Greys Court.

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Find the Costume in the Painting Trail

Claydon House, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Uncover fascinating facts about historic clothes on this fun and engaging trail.

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Pesky Pests at Claydon Trail

Claydon House, near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Not all visitors to historic houses are welcome! This trail introduces children to the insects that can damage our collections and the work we do to protect them.