The Living Rainforest

3 miles from Nuffield Place

Nuffield Place is a historic country house near Nuffield, Oxfordshire, that was home to Viscount Nuffield. The house is now a museum managed by the National Trust, showcasing original furnishings, personal items, and the life of its famous automotive philanthropist owner.

2 miles from Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges

Simon's Wood and Finchampstead Ridges is a natural reserve in Berkshire featuring woodland, heathland, and far-reaching views. It offers walking trails through redwood sequoia trees and wet woodland habitats important for wildlife. The site is free to visit and popular for nature and wildlife watching.

Located in Sandhurst

Sandhurst is a historic town in Berkshire known globally for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, featuring historic churches, local nature reserves, and a notable shopping and mercantile area called The Meadows.

Near Great Coxwell Barn

Great Coxwell Barn is a large medieval tithe barn built in 1292 for Beaulieu Abbey, now preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this historic agricultural building with its impressive stone and timber architecture and original threshing floor. The barn is open to the public daily and features no other indoor exhibits.

3 miles from Guided Tours: Secrets of Coleshill

10 Oct (this Saturday)

A guided tour around Coleshill explores the lost Coleshill House, the estate’s secret Second World War training history and the former Model Farm, now home to the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. The tour includes a walk of approximately 1 km and a chance to look around an exhibition afterwards.

3 miles from Crocodiles of the World

Crocodiles of the World is a specialized zoo in Oxfordshire featuring over 30 reptile species, including 19 crocodile species, and offers unique keeper experiences, breeding programs, and rescue initiatives.

Near Abingdon County Hall Museum

Abingdon County Hall Museum is a local history museum housed in a Grade I listed Baroque style County Hall building in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits including local archaeology and historic vehicle displays, plus a museum café for visitors.

Located in Abingdon-on-Thames

Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town in Oxfordshire known for its rich archaeological heritage, historic abbey remains, annual traditional fairs, and cultural contributions including the birthplace of the band Radiohead.

2 miles from Ludgershall Castle

Ludgershall Castle is a historical ruined 12th-century royal residence in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, featuring large surviving walls and earthworks. It was used as a hunting lodge by King John and Henry III and is now a scheduled monument open to the public as an outdoor historical site.

3 miles from Long Crendon Courthouse

Long Crendon Courthouse is a 15th-century timber-framed building in Buckinghamshire, historically used as a wool store, manorial court house, and village poor house, now a National Trust property.

Located in Thame

Thame is a historic market town in Oxfordshire with notable religious heritage sites, historic buildings, and cultural events. It offers good public transport including a nearby railway station and has a walkable town centre, making it an attractive destination for tourists.

2 miles from West Woodhay House

West Woodhay House is a Grade I historic house built in 1635, attributed to Inigo Jones, featuring beautiful historic gardens, a walled garden, and an arboretum. Visitors can enjoy house tours, shaped gardens, and unique regenerative farming tours on the estate with picturesque views and refreshments included in ticket price.

2 miles from Shaw House

Shaw House is a well-preserved Elizabethan mansion open to the public seasonally, offering indoor historical exhibitions and costume displays along with extensive outdoor parklands and gardens. The venue includes accessible facilities, a café, and activities for children, with free entry for Historic Houses members.

Located in Newbury

Newbury is a historic market town in West Berkshire, England, known for its medieval architecture, vibrant market square, and iconic racecourse. It offers cultural venues, scenic natural surroundings, and a lively town centre with shops and dining, making it an attractive destination for tourists.

2 miles from Hawk Conservancy Trust

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a bird park and conservation charity in Hampshire with over 130 birds of prey, woodland and meadow habitats, and a national bird hospital. It offers outdoor bird displays and conservational work.

3 miles from Long Crendon Manor

Long Crendon Manor is a historic medieval house offering unique stays with antique furnishings, beautiful gardens including a maze and croquet lawn, and modern amenities such as WiFi and a bakery café in the converted old stables. It features steep stairs limiting wheelchair access and does not allow dogs except for staff pets.

Near Priory Cottage

Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.

2 miles from Greys Court

Greys Court is a Tudor country house with historic interiors and extensive gardens featuring a medieval castle tower, a walled garden with a maze, and ornamental plants, open to the public under the National Trust.

Located in Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames is a historic market town in Oxfordshire renowned for its rowing heritage, riverside charm, and cultural landmarks including Henley Royal Regatta and historic architecture.