National Trust in Bucks Berks & Oxfordshire
Browse news and stories about the National Trust Properties in Oxfordshire as well as Buckinghamshire and Berkshire – from mansions nestled into rolling hills and riverside meadows to grand gardens and mature woodland.
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Top bluebell walks to enjoy in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire this spring
Explore the best bluebell walks this spring across Bucks, Berks, and Oxfordshire. From Basildon Park to Watlington Hill, National Trust woodlands offer magical trails, scenic views, and family-friendly routes to enjoy Britain’s iconic blooms.
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sensory trail arrives at Cliveden this spring
Families visiting Cliveden this spring can follow a new We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sensory trail featuring interactive story scenes and augmented reality activities.
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National Trust unveils Easter trails across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
National Trust Easter trails will return this spring with family activities across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, including Cliveden and Greys Court.
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Enjoy festive family fun with a Nutcracker-inspired Christmas at Cliveden
Cliveden has brought The Nutcracker to life this Christmas with sparkling decorations, extended evening openings, festive food, family games, and carol singing.
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Half term and Halloween adventures at National Trust in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire
This October half term, National Trust places across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire are bringing autumn to life with Halloween adventures for all ages.
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Cliveden’s reimagined Long Garden celebrates past while embracing future
Cliveden’s historic Long Garden has been reimagined with climate-resilient planting, improved accessibility, and year-round biodiversity. The restoration honours designer Norah Lindsay’s 1930s vision while creating a sustainable, immersive space for visitors to enjoy for generations.
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Halloween fun for children at Hughenden’s We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ trail
This Halloween, Hughenden invites families on a magical ghost hunt – We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ – inspired by The Bunny Adventures books. From broomstick races to ghost spotting in the gardens, little ones can enjoy a playful trail before joining the celebration party.
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Free entry to National Trust places across Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire with Heritage Open Days
This September, explore National Trust treasures in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire for free during Heritage Open Days. From Jacobean gems to grand estates, gardens and secret wartime history, it’s the perfect chance to discover the region’s heritage.
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Basildon Park and Claydon star in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Basildon Park and Claydon provide the stately backdrops for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Visitors can see costumes at Basildon Park from 6–14 September and walk in the Crawleys’ footsteps through historic rooms featured in the film.
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Luke Jerram’s Helios sculpture comes to Basildon Park near Reading this summer
This August, Basildon Park in Berkshire welcomes Helios, a stunning solar-inspired sculpture by acclaimed artist Luke Jerram. Presented by the National Trust, this immersive art installation invites visitors to walk beneath a radiant model of the sun, scaled 1:200 million and enhanced with a captivating soundscape.
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Cliveden Literary Festival returns to Cliveden House this October
The Cliveden Literary Festival will take place this October, offering a weekend of political debate, literary discussion, and cultural inspiration. Celebrated for its elegant setting and thought-provoking programme, past speakers include Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Rachel Weisz.
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Discover medieval history at Greys Court as Festival of Archaeology returns for 2025
This July, visitors to National Trust Greys Court can experience live archaeology in action during the Festival of Archaeology. Experts will be on site, using geophysical techniques to guide the excavation of a suspected inter-court range, offering insights into the site’s rich and layered history.
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Stowe Gardens announced as UK host location for D-Day artwork
The artwork, For Your Tomorrow – the People’s Tribute, is currently on display in Normandy but will be at the National Trust’s Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire from the end of September until mid-November 2024.
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Picnic for free in these six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views
May is National Walking Month and No Mow Month – both great reasons to explore wildflower meadows with a picnic. Here are six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views where you can picnic for free in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.
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National Trust plans to fatten up Bronze Age White Horse chalk figure
Investigations by archaeologists from the National Trust and Oxford Archaeology discovered that the important chalk figure at Uffington, Oxfordshire, has shrunk over time.
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Chastleton
A rare gem of a Jacobean country house, Chastleton House was built between 1607 and 1612. With virtually no intrusion from the 21st century, this fascinating place exudes an informal and timeless atmosphere in a gloriously unspoilt setting.