Are you looking for National Trust Properties to explore in Oxfordshire? Well, National Trust has an abundance of properties across the country entrusted to them to preserve for future generations. As a member, I vowed to explore all the National Trust properties in Oxfordshire and document them in our Local Adventures. Since becoming a member, I have explored several of the National Trust properties in Oxfordshire and beyond.
Most of the iconic National Trust properties in Oxfordshire I have been to and below are some of the snapshots. To think the membership fee is a mere £6.50 a month {prices correct at time of this post} which includes freebies like free parking onsite. It truly is incredible and I highly recommend it to individuals and families to join. Here is an overview of the properties in Oxfordshire, that you should check them out.
National Trust Properties to explore in Oxfordshire
Nuffield Park {Henley on Thames}
Originally the manor aka Merrow Mount a home to a shipping magnate called Sir John Bowring. Oswald Patridge Milne designed the house in 1914, in 1933 it was sold to William Morris, Lord Nuffield. In 1930 Sir William Morris received the honor of a Baron to become Lord. As there was already a Lord Morris, he chose to be called Lord Nuffield from the local village.
Greys Court {Henley on Thames}
Greys Court was a family home owned by Lord and Lady Brunner who bought the house in 1937 from Sir William Stapleton. Lady Brunner {nee Elizabeth Irving} is the granddaughter of the famous Victorian actor Sir Henry Irving. The Tudor country house has only ever had 5 families live in it with the Brunner family being the last.
Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
Chastleton House Oxfordshire is an ancient and rare Jacobean country house filled with 400 years of Jones family history. Located near Moreton-in-Marsh in Chastleton, the house was built between 1607 and 1612 for Walter Jones. Prior to being entrusted to the National Trust in 1991, the house has been in the Jones family for centuries before it was passed down to the Whitmore-Jones.
Other NT Properties around Oxfordshire
National Trust has hundreds of properties across the country and there are plenty in and around Oxfordshire. Whilst most properties are closed during winter, a few are open and operate a minimal service. There are a few more properties close to my home that I am still yet to visit but are on my list. I am fortunate that we have many National Trust Properties in Oxfordshire to explore that make the perfect affordable day out for the family.
Below is a list of NT properties in Oxfordshire that I am yet to explore but definitely intend to and will update the post soon after. In the meantime, there are historical properties that are worth a visit around Oxfordshire and Bleinheim Palace comes to mind.
- Priory Cottages {Abingdon}
- Great Coxwell Barn {Faringdon}
- Buscot Park {Faringdon}
- Buscot Old Parsonage {Faringdon}
- Badbury {Wiltshire, near Swindon}
Every day I am thankful to live in such a beautiful country and think the National Trust do an incredible job. To think most of these properties have been preserved for future generations is amazing. I love visiting the properties and listening to the guided tours offered. For me I value learning about the past and the people who resided in these places.
Hl says
Couple of things- Faringdon only has 1 ‘r’ (not to be confused with Farringdon, London). And you’ve listed Buscot Park as close to Faringdon, which is correct, but labelled Badbury as ‘Swindon’, not only over a county line, but geographically closer to Faringdon than Buscot Park is.
Miranda says
Thanks for your comment, definitely corrected ‘Faringdon’ you are right thank you.
Badbury was labelled as ‘near Swindon’ which it is about 3km but I have added the actually county of Wiltshire for correctness. Thanks.
Nicole Wi says
This sounds like that a great place to visit! I should put it on my list for weekend trips this year 🙂
Shraddha Tripathi says
It’s a beautiful place and these kinda historical places are must visit for children and students. India is a country full of historical places like this.
Kittys Lifesyle says
Wow that’s beautiful and it would be fun to know about historical places… it would be a lovely getaway ☺️👍🏻
Khushboo Wase says
This place looks amazing.. I love visiting historical places it’s fun to know more about history..
Hannah Marie says
These are beautiful places! I agree that they are doing a great job in preserving these treasures. I hope future generations will appreciate it more.
Milton says
I find historical tours very interesting too! I love the stories behind the locations 🙂
Denay DeGuzman says
Wow! You and your country are so blessed to have these national treasures. I would be in heaven being able to visit such estates. I’d touch the walls and wonder what secrets they hold from past generations.
Claudia Krusch says
Oxfordshire looks like a great place to explore. I love to look at older places. It is fascinating to learn the history.
ATasteOfMadness says
Yeah, I am kinda jealous of your location. I would love exploring this!
Kimberly Caines says
Wow these buildings are so old yet so well maintained. Gorgeous. You must have had a blast exploring them. Great for picture taking too.
Caryn/The Mid Life Guru says
What a great way to see national treasures!! I can see if you invest in the National Trust you are more likely to schedule time to see these iconic destinations. Have fun!!
Rose Mont says
This sounds like a great deal. I don’t know if we have something like that here. I do like the package rate and to include parking is a bonus. I hate paying for parking and have been known to park miles away and walk.
Sarah Bailey says
What some absolutely beautiful looking places to explore, Oxford really does seem to have such a range of beautiful buildings.
Jeanette Humphries Radmall says
What a beautiful post about a stunning location. I hope to visit there someday!
Ben Grubwiller says
Seems like there are som beautiful places to visit. Also have to go sometime..
Karen Presley Dawkins says
I would love to visit someday. Here in the US, our national treasures are nowhere near as old or grand as they are across the pond. So beautiful! And, a great roundup.
Amber says
I am so glad there are organizations like National Trust to keep these gorgeous places preserved. I know I always have fun going through manors and other old places. It’s interesting to learn how people lived back in the day.
Leo T. Ly says
I haven’t had the opportunity to travel to the UK yet, but I have read numerous posts about historical buildings and sites that I would love to visit one day. I am so jealous that that you get to live so close to these wonderful treasures that you can visit anytime you want.
Corinne & Kirsty says
All these properties look fantastic! They are so pretty and well preserved. I live in London and I know i need to explore more. Nuffield place looks so lovely!
-Joan Cajic says
Greys Court looks beautiful. I haven’t visited any of these places which shows you how I am not much of an adventurer which I do plan to change this year and explore more.
Christopher McGuire says
I love the National Trust. Some great ideas on places to visit here. Thanks for sharing.
Life Unexpected says
Wow you have some seriously gorgeous places to visit. I always love going to old houses with beautiful gardens. My favourite thing about the National Trust is that they always put on interesting things for kids, so you can go and enjoy the properties, knowing they are having fun too. x
Lauretta says
Looks like a pretty good place to visit. It’s amazing to see how well they have preserved those places.
Helen Actually... says
One of my favourite parts of the country, and we do love a National Trust property – some here we’ve not done so I’ll bookmark.
Stella Kashmoney says
I visit Basildon quite regularly. I will have a look at the Park when next I am in the city.
Kara says
We love the National Trust but I need to renew my membership. We have Kingston Lacy, Corfe Castle and the Studland beaches near us
Laura Dove says
Ahh we love the national trust! We are so lucky to have so many gorgeous sites in this country!
Laura @dearbearandbeany says
We’re members of the National Trust and we love visiting them. Some of these we’ve been to and loved
mammasschool says
When we lived in the UK we had the National Trust pass and we loved being able to visit so many great places
Helen Jacob-Lloyd says
What a fantastic round up – my auntie lives near these places, so I’ll have to send this over to her 🙂
Talya Stone says
This is such a useful guide Oxfordshire is such a lovely part of the country and I still haven’t managed to get to any of these but would love to one day!