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View across the parkland to the west front at Basildon Park, built 1776-83
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© David Watson
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Come and relax in our library; full of fine paintings and antiques
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Detail of the Neo-classical plasterwork ceiling in the Hall at Basildon Park
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© David Watson
Peek inside the cupboards of Basildon's 1950s kitchen
An 18th-century house, a 1950s home
This is a story of grandeur created, dissolved and resurrected - not once, but twice.
Basildon Park is an impressive Georgian mansion, surrounded by glorious parkland, which was lovingly rescued from ruin by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the mid 1950s. The house you see today is a re-creation and restoration of the 18th-century mansion. They restored the elegant interior and scoured the country salvaging 18th-century architectural fixtures and fittings. They filled their comfortable new home with fine paintings, fabrics and furniture, which can still be enjoyed by visitors today.
Make the most of your visit by treating yourself to a cream tea, experience the nostalgia of our 1950s kitchen, or stretch your legs following one of our waymarked trails through the 400 acres of historic parkland.
Don't miss
- Be inspired by the Iliffes' remarkable restoration in the 1950s
- Revel in the nostalgia of Basildon Park's 1950s kitchen
- Relax in the gardens with a picnic on the lawns
- Discover our new accessible parkland trails
- Enjoy a special afternoon tea in Lady Iliffe's sitting room
- Take a guided tour with one of our expert guides
Jubilee fun with Wallace and Gromit
On 4 June the stable yard will become a hive of activity with our very own street party. And there'll be a big screen on the lawn showing an exclusive Wallace and Gromit mini-animation.
Whatever the weather
Raining today? Bring your brolly and waterproof camera and have fun strolling through the buttercups, splashing in a puddle and singing rainy day songs. Then warm up in our tea-room with a hot cuppa and steaming soup.
50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Come and create lasting memories of outdoor fun and games with your kids. Here you can see how high can you fly a kite, how long can you balance on a fallen log and see what can you see inside a tree.
Get started on the 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ website
See our collection
You can discover the highlights from our collection of furniture, artwork and more on the National Trust Collections website.