An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
We’re reopening Basildon Park gradually, safely and in step with government guidance. To avoid disappointment, please book in advance. Read more to discover what to expect from your visit.
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.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £10.00 |
| Child | N/A | £5.00 |
| Family | N/A | £25.00 |
| 1 adult family | N/A | £15.00 |
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:
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.
To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.
Free entry for National Trust members. However please note pre-booking is required for everyone.
The estate, gardens, mansion (closed on Wednesdays), shop and tearoom at Basildon Park are open. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends, bank holidays and school holidays, booking is essential to guarantee entry. Please follow government guidance on your visit. The site closes at 5pm and last entry to the site is at 4pm (last entry to the mansion is 4.15pm) Please note we are limiting numbers inside the mansion to enable social distancing and we cannot guarantee everyone will be able to go inside the house on their visit.
