Basildon Park

Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century house was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s, when it was de-requisitioned after the Second World War. With extraordinary vision, the Iliffes brought Basildon Park back to life, acquiring a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters.

The wooded parkland offers glorious seasonal colour, with spring bluebells, summer buttercups and autumn leaves, while the landscape has been carefully restored to offer wonderful views, peaceful trails and picnic places, with areas for children to run and play. Winter walks are a must.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Saturday 07 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Sunday 08 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Monday 09 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Tuesday 10 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Wednesday 11 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Thursday 12 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Friday 13 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Saturday 14 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Sunday 15 September:

Grounds & Shop: 1000-1700. House: 1100-1700. Tea-room 1000-1630.

Location & directions

Basildon Park, National Trust, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

Directions:

By road We are 7 miles north-west of Reading, on the west side of A329. If you are driving, please leave the M4 at exit 12 and follow signs for Beale Park and Pangbourne, then signs to Basildon Park. Once you go through the main entrance gates, follow the path to the visitor car park where you are welcome to park. Sat Nav: Use main entrance from A329 By train Pangbourne train station 2½ miles; Goring train station 3 miles. If you are travelling by train you can get off at Pangbourne or Goring & Streatley station and get a taxi to Basildon Park (it is only about a 5 minute car journey from the station). It’s best to pre-book a taxi as there is no taxi rank at either station. For more information about how to find us please call 01491 672382. It is possible to walk to Basildon Park from Pangbourne station but please be advised that it is around a 40 minute walk along a main

Contact on day:

Basildon Park

Telephone number:

+441491672382

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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