A parent and two children wearing winter coats walk through autumn trees in golden late afternoon sun — Family walks at Flatford | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Family-friendly places in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Discover the best places to visit with your family around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, from exploring the magical landscape at Stowe to den-building at Basildon Park.

Head out on a leaf-swishing, conker collecting autumn ramble at weekends or after school. Cliveden, Stowe, Basildon Park and Hughenden are great for collecting conkers and acorns and there may even still be some blackberries in the hedgerows.

Mother and daughter in the landscaped garden in autumn at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

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Stowe

Stowe is a vast and exciting playground for children with winding paths, wildlife-filled lakes and intriguing statues and monuments.

Play area at Hughenden in Autumn, Buckinghamshire

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Hughenden

There's a natural playground for climbing, balancing and make-believe at Hughenden. Children also love the walled garden with its narrow paths for running along and a willow tunnel for winding their way through.

Children playing in woodland at Greys Court, Oxfordshire

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Greys Court

There's a children's play area nestled in the woodland at Greys Court and a walk around the estate is livened with fallen logs for balance-walking. Also look out for the lambs in spring.

A family walking in the grounds at Basildon Park in the winter

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Basildon Park

With 400 acres of historic parkland, garden and woodland to explore, there are lots of ways to play at Basildon Park.

Children in waterproof clothing running across a lawn away from the camera, clutching trail sheets

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Waddesdon

Waddesdon's popular woodland playground has been refurbished and there's a brand new zip wire, board rider, swings and roundabout. The Aviary is also a must for children to spot the exotic birds.

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Cliveden

There are some great walks at Cliveden to get the whole family spending time together in the great outdoors. The Blue walking trail is a great place to start, taking you via the natural Play Trail.