ON OUR DOORSTEP...

Visit... ‘Radcot House garden (radcothouse.com) in Radcot, a three-acre garden divided into a series of different rooms, which are all filled with wonderfully harmonious planting. The garden opens in aid of the National Garden Scheme (ngs.org.uk).’ Shop at... ‘Rupert Gooddy Plants (01993 851326, rupertgooddyplants.co.uk) in Bampton, a family-run business growing a wide range of plants in its 25-acre nursery.’

Go for a meal at... ‘The White Horse in Woolstone (01367 820726, whitehorsewoolstone.co.uk), a traditional pub with views of the Bronze Age Uffington White Horse, serving great food and real ales.’