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.
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)
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.
Bluebell walks at Basildon Park
Bluebells are blooming at Basildon Park, and the woodland is completely transformed. Discover the best ways to enjoy the bluebells and have a great day out at Basildon Park.
An Interview with our Area Ranger
Find our more about a week in the life of Leo, our area ranger, and the bookable walks he will be hosting.
See 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.
Dog walking at Basildon Park
Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden and parkland at Basildon Park all year round from 10am until 5pm, or dusk if earlier. Please help us by keeping your dog on a lead and picking up after it.