Basildon Park
An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
What to expect from your visit to Basildon Park
Read more to discover what to expect from your visit.
Basildon Park
Overview
An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
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.
- Telephone
- 01491672382
- basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Basildon Park
How to get here
- Address
- Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- You may be able to get the Going Foward Bus to Basildon Park on selected days. For more details visit the Going Foward Buses website: www.goingforwardbuses.com
- 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 road.
- 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.
- SatNav:
Basildon Park
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £15.00 |
| Child | N/A | £7.50 |
| Family | N/A | £37.50 |
| 1 adult family | N/A | £22.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members.
Basildon Park
Opening times
Please note...
The grounds, mansion (closed on Wednesdays), shop and tearoom are open. The site closes at 5pm and last entry to the site is at 4pm (last entry to the mansion is 4.15pm)
Monday 26 July
- House 12:00 - 17:00
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk Closed
Tuesday 27 July
- House 12:00 - 17:00
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk Closed
Wednesday 28 July
- House Closed
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk Closed
Thursday 29 July
- House 12:00 - 17:00
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk Closed
Friday 30 July
- House 12:00 - 17:00
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk Closed
Saturday 31 July
- House 12:00 - 17:00
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 1 August
- House 12:00 - 17:00
- Grounds 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 16:30
- Kiosk 10:00 - 16:30
Basildon Park
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01491672382
- basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR