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    West front of Basildon Park
    © NTPL / Raymond Lea
    Basildon Park
    Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR
    Telephone: 0118 984 3040
    House  Garden  Park  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking  Weddings 
    Functions  1978 
    Elegant country house set in extensive parkland
    • Grand 18th-century Palladian mansion
    • Fine collection of paintings, furniture and textiles
    • Saved from ruin and lovingly restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s
    • Glorious walks through the garden and parkland
    • Graham Sutherland studies for 'Christ in Glory' tapestry hanging in Coventry Cathedral
    • Featured in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice

    What's new this year
    Extensive stonework conservation to the exterior of the mansion, find out more about this project by following our blog. Activities throughout the year to celebrate 30 years of National Trust ownership. Winter opening of tea-room and grounds

    Points to noteThe mansion is 400 yards from the main car park (transfer service available). There are numerous steps leading up the principal show rooms on the first and second floor

    Opening arrangements
    House (main show rooms)
     11 Mar–1 Nov 09  12–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     5 Dec–13 Dec 09  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    Ground floor exhibition area/tea-room/shop/grounds
     11 Feb–8 Mar 09  11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     11 Mar–1 Nov 09  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     4 Nov–20 Dec 09  11–3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     5 Dec–13 Dec 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Open Bank Holiday Mondays. House and shop close at 7 on 11/12 December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    0118 984 3040
    Fax: 0118 976 7370
    Email: basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £7.70 (£7), child £3.85 (£3.50), family £19.25 (£17.50). Groups (£6). Park & garden only: £4 (£3.60), child £2 (£1.80), family £10 (£9)


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