An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived
The Iliffe's created the Rose Garden at Basildon Park, and this summer we're celebrating the roses with floristry sessions, rose-flavoured treats in the tea-room and David Austin roses in the shop.
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 | £16.50 | £15.00 |
| Child | £8.30 | £7.50 |
| Family | £41.30 | £37.50 |
| 1 adult family | £24.80 | £22.50 |
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.
Free entry for National Trust members.
Last entry to site 1 hour before closing. Last entry to the house is at 4.15pm. From 9 May - 1 June the house will be closed for filming. The tea-room, area around the house and possibly some of the gardens will also be closed between 20 May - 1 June. Please note the house is closed 7 - 15 Nov. Whole site closed 24 & 25 Dec. Entrance gates locked at last entry time.
