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West front of Basildon Park
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Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR
Telephone: 0118 984 3040
House  Garden  Park  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking  Weddings 
Functions  1978 
18th-century 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 parkland overlooking the River Thames
  • 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
Children's trails

Opening arrangements
House
 19 Mar–26 Oct 08  12–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 10 Dec–14 Dec 08  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
Shop
 19 Mar–26 Oct 08  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 29 Oct–21 Dec 08  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 10 Dec–14 Dec 08  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
Restaurant/grounds
 As house  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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Open BH Mons. House and shop close 7 on 12 Dec. Property closes at 4 on 15, 16 & 17 Aug for firework concerts. Last admission 30mins 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): £6.60 (£6), child £3.30 (£3), family £16.50 (£15). Groups (£5), child (£2.50). Park & garden only: £3.30 (£3), child £1.65 (£1.50), family £8.25 (£7.40)
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  • Greys Court
  • The Vyne
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