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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

View towards the Gothic Temple and Palladian Bridge with snow on the ground in December 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
Winter trees with the house peering behind 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 January

Banish January blues with a winter walk in the fresh air and lift your spirits with far-reaching views. Tea rooms are open for healthy dishes and winter warmers.

A couple walking their dog in the frosty winter landscape at Bookham Commons in Surrey

Walking in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

From gentle strolls for little legs to longer hikes through the rolling Chiltern hills, these are some of the best walks in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

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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Brilliant bird children's half term trail at Basildon Park, 12 Feb to 2 March 

Basildon Park, Reading, Berkshire

Join us at Basildon Park this February half term for a trail around the gardens to discover Basildon's brilliant birds.

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19 Jan to 2 Feb 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 14 other dates or times
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Mythical Creature Woodland Trail 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Step into the enchanted woods and embark on a journey of discovery.

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19 Jan to 23 Jan 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
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Hillside Exhibition Rooms 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Step back in time to the 1940s and uncover the secrets of Hughenden's top-secret operation, codenamed Hillside. Discover how civilian and RAF personnel crafted target bombing maps that played a crucial role in ending the Second World War.

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19 Jan to 9 Feb 2025
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11:00 to 14:30
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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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22 Jan to 19 Mar 2025
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19:30 to 21:00
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Sold out: Make a Silver Ring in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust 

Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, Swindon, Wiltshire

Sorry, this event is now sold out.

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25 Jan 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
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Trust 10K Run 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.

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26 Jan to 28 Dec 2025
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09:00 to 11:00
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Winter Wassail 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Come along and join our Winter Wassail on Sunday 26 January. Huzzah! Dress in brightly coloured clothes and bring along something to make lots of noise to help ward off bad luck. Join us for some afternoon cheer and outdoor fun!

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26 Jan 2025
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13:30 to 15:00
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Lino Printing Workshop 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Learn the technique of lino printing in our workshop, led by BackWoods Experiences.

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1 Feb to 22 Feb 2025
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10:15 to 12:45
+ 1 other date or time
Three adults walking on the grass with a body of water behind them, looking and taking to each other, walking in the 18th-century 'Capability' Brown designed garden at Petworth, West Sussex

Where will you visit next?

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