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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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Top places to visit in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

A blanket of snowdrops in front of a rotunda which is surrounded by trees at Stowe, Buckinghamshire.
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Stowe Gardens 

Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Families exploring the garden at Hughenden,
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Hughenden 

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Visitors in the parkland in winter at Basildon Park, Berkshire
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Basildon Park 

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

Reading, Berkshire

Fully open today
Winter mist over the Parterre at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire in late November
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Cliveden 

Glorious gardens and woodlands overlooking the River Thames

Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Partially open today

What's on in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire in March

There's something so uplifting about seeing the spring flowers coming through and bringing colour to our gardens again. It's a lovely time to visit gardens like Cliveden, Stowe, Hughenden and Greys Court as the delicate snowdrops give way to the bright colours of daffodils, crocuses and spring bulbs.

Two small children wearing pinks and reds walking along a paved path with primroses in the foreground and a blossom tree in the background

National Lottery Open Week 

From Sat 15 March to Sun 23 March, anyone with a valid National Lottery ticket can visit select National Trust places for free. This means you can bring a whole bunch of friends on your next visit and show them what you love about your favourite places. Thanks to the money the National Lottery raises for good causes every week, the National Trust has received £150 million since 1994. This has paid for major conservation projects and helps us make nature, beauty and history more accessible to everyone. Click for a list of participating places.

Daffodils in foreground with a view to a valley in the evening sun

Daffodils near you 

The best places to see daffodils are at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire - this place is sunshine yellow in March. There are lots of different cultivars that flower at different times throughout the season including the unusual heirloom variety Narcissus Actea. This has white petals and a yellow centre edged with red. Ascott has 1.5million daffodils lining its driveway and they should be in full flower when it reopens on 18 March. Waddesdon has a whole valley named after the flower, you can't miss it as you wander the gardens.

Coming up

The 14th-century Great Tower at Greys Court in Oxfordshire, shown with spring blossom on the trees

Houses and buildings in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

Several houses in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are throwing open their doors and reopening for the season in March. Find out dates and opening times here.

A family of three are walking along a path in the parkland, that's lined by bright yellow daffodils. The woman is wearing a red coat and glasses and holding a child's hand who's wearing a pink coat. A gentleman wearing a pink shirt, dark jacket and jeans is walking next to them. All three look to be in conservation and smiling widely.

Easter Egg Hunts in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire 

Easter Egg Hunts and all manner of Easter adventures are coming your way in the April school holidays. Jam-packed with activities, games, crafts and nature trails, explore gardens and orchards, parks and woodlands bursting with the signs of spring. Trails cost £3.50 and include a chocolate egg or vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg.

Places to stay in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

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.

The exterior of Cliveden Ferry Cottage

Cliveden Ferry Cottage 

Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.

The exterior of Lock Cottage, Oxfordshire

Lock Cottage 

A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.

Outdoor activities in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

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.

Join your local supporter group

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.

Upcoming events

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Spring Spotting Trail 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to Cliveden this spring and collect a free spring activity leaflet from the Information Centre. Bring the whole family and step into spring.

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27 Feb to 31 Mar 2025
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Daffodils Walk at Cliveden 

Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

Head to Cliveden this spring and discover the daffodils in and around the estate middle of February through to April.

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27 Feb to 30 Apr 2025
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09:30 to 17:30
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Brilliant bird children's half term trail at Basildon Park, 12 Feb to 2 March 

Basildon Park, Reading, Berkshire

Soar over to Basildon Park this half term for a garden trail all about brilliant birds.

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27 Feb to 2 Mar 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
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Volunteer recruitment day at Greys Court 

Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

We are currently recruiting for a variety of volunteer roles. We welcome any one who is interested in finding out more!

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28 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 14:00
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Water Garden Walk at the Dairy 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables Café.

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28 Feb to 25 Apr 2025
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11:00 to 13:30
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Winter Walking Tours 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Join us for a free, volunteer-led guided walk to see seasonal highlights.

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2 Mar to 23 Mar 2025
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11:30 to 12:30
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Eythrope Gardens Spring Tours 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Enjoy a tour of the private parkland at Eythrope this Spring.

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5 Mar to 30 Apr 2025
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10:15 to 16:00
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White Horse Hill Evening Stargazing Walk 

White Horse Hill, Uffington, Oxfordshire

Enjoy a tour of the night sky on White Horse Hill and take in its wonders from this perfect stargazing location. Learn about the constellations, bright stars, planets and the deeper cosmos.

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5 Mar to 19 Mar 2025
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19:30 to 21:00
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Visitors enjoying a winter walk at Petworth, West Sussex with snowdrops in the foreground

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.