Basildon Park

Important notice -

Please be aware that there will be filming at Basildon Park on Tuesday 16 October, and so there will be no house tours. The house will be open as usual from 12pm.

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

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Visitors in the Octagon Room at Basildon Park

The house 

Explore Basildon Park, a stunning Georgian mansion surrounded by parkland. Once the home of Lord and Lady Iliffe, it played host to many glamourous parties in the 1950s.

Rose garden at Basildon Park on a blue sky day with house in the background

The garden 

With an impressive restoration story of their own, find out what the gardens of Basildon Park have been through to be where they are today.

Parkland walks at Basildon Park

The parkland 

Explore over 400 acres of parkland. With plenty of walks and family fun to be had, you'll enjoy celebrating the outdoors here, whatever the season.

Children playing in autumn leaves that have dropped to the ground underneath a tree in the parkland

October half-term at Basildon Park 

Whether it’s brilliant autumn sunshine, or slightly damp autumn drizzle, there are plenty of opportunities for children to get out of the house this October half-term and enjoy Basildon Park.

Cattle grazing in the autumn colours of the parkland

Autumn colour at Basildon Park 

See the landscape at Basildon Park change colour this autumn on a parkland walk whilst you take the time to be surrounded by changing hues of red, orange and yellow.

Young girl playing in the parkland at Basildon Park

Wild Play Trail at Basildon Park 

Bring the whole family along for a Wild Play adventure in the parkland at Basildon Park. Pick up a trail leaflet from Visitor Reception for £2 and get stuck into nature.

Upcoming events

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October half-term trail

Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
Head on out around the estate to learn about the trees that grow here and how we look after them. Find all the trail clues and win a prize!

Wild play trail at Basildon Park

Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-16:30
This summer holidays we’re launching something brand new at Basildon Park. The Wild Play Trail takes in some of the best views of the parkland, while engaging the little ones with the nature that surrounds them.

At Home with Art - Treasures of the Ford Collection

Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:30
A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion.

Halloween at Basildon Park

Sat 20 Oct 2018
12:00-17:00
Step back in time and discover the Victorian mania for all things supernatural.

Friday walks at Basildon Park

Fri 26 Oct 2018
11:00-12:00
Find out more about the parkland that surrounds Basildon Park mansion from our knowledgaeable team of volunteers and rangers a they take you on a guided walk of the park.

Illuminated woodland walk

Thu 01 Nov 2018
14:00-16:00
As the sun fades see the woodland walk lit up, and enjoy the changing colours of the trees through the seasons from autumn to winter.
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Eating and shopping

Close up of cream tea in the tea-room at Basildon Park

Eating at Basildon Park 

The tea-room is the perfect place to stop and relax on a visit to Basildon Park. With delicious treats and a seasonal menu as well as our wonderfully traditional cream teas, there's sure to be something to tempt you.

Kitchenware from the National Trust's spring collection

Shopping at Basildon Park 

Treat yourself or a loved one to a unique gift or indulge in some new homeware at Basildon Park. Learn more about the range of things on offer.

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Groups

Group visits at Basildon Park

Plan your group visit 

From exploring the garden to discovering the house, all followed by a cream tea, make the most of your group visit to Basildon Park, a stunning Georgian mansion set in over 400 acres of parkland.

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Get involved

Volunteer outside the house at Basildon Park

Volunteer with us 

We are currently looking for more volunteers so if you have some time to spare why not contact us and see how you can become part of the volunteering team here at Basildon Park?

A group having a laugh on a visit to Igthham Mote

Join a National Trust Supporter Group and help Basildon Park 

Interested in making the most of the National Trust near you? Join your local supporter group to enjoy special interest talks, visits, holidays and other social and fundraising events.

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History

Steps in the portico at Basildon Park

Discover our history 

Explore the history of Basildon Park and find out more about its treasures. First purchased in 1771 by Francis Sykes, it has enjoyed a fascinating past under the ownership of notable families, culminating in 1950s glamour with Lord and Lady Iliffe before being gifted to the National Trust.

The Library at Basildon Park

Basildon Park's collection 

Explore the full collection of unique and special items looked after by the National Trust at Basildon Park

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Our work

Steps in the portico at Basildon Park

New renewable energy system at Basildon Park 

A brand new renewable source of heating is being installed at Basildon Park, which will replace the current oil heating systems. Find out where this is happening and why it is important.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Basildon Park on the National Trust Collections website

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