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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

Visitors enjoying autumn at Stowe Gardens
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Stowe Gardens 

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

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Hughenden in Autumn surrounded by trees, Buckinghamshire
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Hughenden 

Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Fully open today
Cattle grazing on the estate 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
View of a water garden with autumnal trees, lake, and an ornate roofed seating area
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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 October

A group of silhouettes of Second World War era soldiers can be seen against a colourful sky at dawn with orange light reflecting from light clouds.

For Your Tomorrow 

For Your Tomorrow has landed at Stowe Gardens. The D-Day memorial artwork features 1,475 silhouettes representing the British servicemen killed on D-day in 1944. ⁠ ⁠It's the first time the large-scale installation has been seen in full in the UK. ⁠⁠Created by community charity, Standing With Giants, each life-sized figure was made by volunteers using recycled and donated materials. ⁠The poignant artwork is in the Grecian Valley at Stowe Gardens until Remembrance Day. ⁠

Visitors walking in the grounds in autumn at Basildon Park, Berkshire

Autumn walks 

Who agrees Autumn is the best season for walking? There's the swish of leaves and crunch of beech mast underfoot. The smell of woodsmoke is in the air and there's a kaleidoscope of gold, orange and red glowing in the mellow sunlight. Come and enjoy the season in the countryside of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Top walks here. Plus, we've included some special walks for little legs.

Exhibitions to explore in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

If you need shade or shelter this summer, head into the house at Basildon Park for a glimpse behind the scenes on a film set and to Hughenden to see how Instagrammers weren't the first people to curate their public image, the Victorians were at it too.

A view through the trees of the warm cream colour stone facade of the west front of Basildon Park, Berkshire set in grass parkland

Basildon Park Visions Unreel 

Basildon Park has a long association with TV and film as one of the National Trust's most popular filming locations. See the mansion and garden on Season Three of Bridgerton, streaming now, and glimpse behind the scenes on location at Basildon Park in Visions Unreel. The exhibition takes you on a journey from Netherfield Park in Pride and Prejudice 20 years ago, to more recent showcases in The Crown and The Gentlemen. The exhibitions is on now.

Myths & Mythmaking Poster

Myth and Mythmaking at Hughenden 

Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli was a master at curating his own image. He used myths to craft his public persona and navigate the complex worlds of belonging, identity and relationships. Hughenden was stage and backdrop to his performance. Find out how in a new exhibition in the manor.

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.

Autumn view of the river with the boat house on the left, taken at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.
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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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Visions Unreel: Exploring Basildon Park’s Film and TV Highlights 

Basildon Park, Reading, Berkshire

Basildon Park has a long association with TV and film as one of the National Trust’s most popular filming locations. Come and explore our Visions Unreel exhibition as we showcase the films Basildon Park has played a role in.

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17 Oct to 31 Dec 2024
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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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17 Oct 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
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Myths & Mythmaking 

Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Join us as we explore the power of myths in shaping identities and understanding the world around us. Delve into the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and folklore.

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17 Oct to 31 Dec 2024
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10:00 to 16:30
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Life in the 1940s Exhibition 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Learn more about life on the Home Front at Stowe Gardens.

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17 Oct to 11 Nov 2024
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1940s Graphic Art Exhibition 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Learn more about the talented designers and innovative campaigns of the Second World War.

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17 Oct to 11 Nov 2024
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For Your Tomorrow 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Visit Stowe and experience the British D-Day 80 memorial exhibition ‘For Your Tomorrow’.

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17 Oct to 11 Nov 2024
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10:00 to 17:00
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Codebreaker Activity Trail 

Stowe Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Join our Codebreaker Activity Trail this autumn at Stowe!

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17 Oct to 11 Nov 2024
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10:00 to 17:00
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Wedding Cake Tours 

Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Explore Joana Vasconcelos’ extraordinary Wedding Cake, open again this summer at Waddesdon. Wedding Cake, a 12-metre-tall ceramic sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered cake.

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17 Oct to 27 Oct 2024
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A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

Where will you visit next?

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