Basildon Park

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The perfect English country house in acres of parkland. Built between 1776 and 1783 Basildon Park fell on hard times in the early part of the twentieth century. It was treasured and restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s and they filled their home with important pictures, furniture and textiles.

The artist Graham Sutherland became a friend of the Iliffes and some of the original studies for his Coventry Cathedral tapestry "Christ in Glory" can be seen in the Sutherland Room. There are over 400 acres of parkland to explore with way marked trails. Overlooking the Thames Valley the eighteenth century park and woodland are currently being restored. There is a National Trust shop offering a wide range of gifts and a licensed restaurant open for lunch and afternoon tea.

We welcome pre-booked group visits. Please telephone for more information. Guided tours are available out of normal opening hours. Please telephone for more information. Children's quiz and children's portions/meals are available in the restaurant.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2010 (01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010)

Facilities (click a category name to expand)

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting

Accessibility

Disabled Parking
Disabled persons toilet
Induction Loop System
Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Children’s packs
Children's Meals
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Highchair(s) available

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
On Site Car Parking
Railway station within 5 miles

Leisure Facilities

Garden games

Catering

Cafe
Catering for groups
Outdoor eating area
Picnic area
Refreshments Available
Restaurant
Vegetarians catered for

Payment Methods

Maestro
MasterCard
Solo
Switch
Visa
Visa accepted

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Dogs admitted on a lead
Dogs welcome
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop
Groups by arrangement
Groups welcome
Guided tours
Guided tours by arrangement
Licensed for alcohol
Licensed for weddings
Marquee Space Available
Meeting rooms
Open on bank holidays
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Team / Corporate Activities

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome
Educational Groups

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

Literature in French
Literature in German
Literature in Spanish

Prices

Ticket Type	Tariff
House, Park, Garden Adult Ticket	Free
House, Park, Garden Child Ticket	Free
House, Park, Garden Family Ticket	Free
Park, Garden only Adult Ticket	Free
Park, Garden only Child Ticket	Free
Park, Garden only Family Ticket	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Tourism South East Member

Road Directions

Basildon Park is on A329 between Reading and Wallingford, 7 miles North west of Reading. Leave M4 at Junction 12 and follow signs to Pangbourne.

If coming from Oxford, take A34 ring road, and leave Henley/Reading junction, turn right at the roundabout for Wallingford bypass, cross over the river and take first left onto A329.