Activities at Basildon Park

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.

The meadows and woodlands of Streatley

This is a 3 mile circular walk around the meadows and woodlands that form the backdrop to the village of Streatley on the west side of the Goring Gap in West Berkshire. You will visit one of Britain’s largest areas of rare and endangered chalk grassland as well as some woodland habitats. The walk offers panoramic views towards the Chiltern Hills, the North Wessex Downs and the Oxford Vale, along with glimpses of the River Thames as it passes through the Goring Gap.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.9 miles (4.65km)

Parkland at Basildon Park

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.

Streatley’s Chalk Grasslands and Countryside Trail

This is a 7 mile circular walk around the downland, meadows and woodlands that form the backdrop to the village of Streatley on the west side of the Goring Gap in West Berkshire. You will visit one of Britain’s largest areas of rare and endangered chalk grassland as well as some woodland habitats and some of the unspoiled downland countryside of West Berkshire. The walk offers expansive views towards the Chiltern Hills, the North Wessex Downs and the Oxford Vale, along with glimpses of the River Thames as it passes through the Goring Gap.

• Challenging
• 3 hours 30 mins
• 7.0 miles (11.25km)