Family in the woods at Mottistone Gardens, Isle of Wight climbing over fallen tree with bluebells flowering. — Enjoy family adventures in Mottistone Gardens. | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

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.

May half term has a relaxed vibe in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. Call by for an hour or two, or make a day of it. Follow the snail trail at Cliveden, to find out how some Roman snails hitched a ride to Cliveden in 1896 and never left. At Greys Court and Basildon Park there are prize trails to follow and acres of woodland to run around and build dens in. At Hughenden you can spin the wheel to embark on a journey with characters from Hughenden's past. Stowe has an augmented reality trail following the adventures of Ickle Owl. And at Waddesdon, there’s free entry for children at half term and they can get interactive with a Celestial Sound Cloud.

A boy and a girl play on a fallen tree at Stowe in 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.

Children climb on logs in the natural play area at Hughenden, 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 child wearing a straw hat and a pink top is point at a clock as part of an Easter trail

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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.

Children in the garden in the springtime with a bed of daffodils to the left at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.

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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.