Family-friendly things to do at Basildon Park
- Published:
- 09 March 2024
Keep all the family happy at Basildon Park, from playing at the ball run, adventuring on the wild play walk, or taking part in one of the seasonal trails.
Planning your family visit
Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Basildon Park:
- Baby-changing facilities are available in the accessible toilets in the stableyard by visitor reception
- The gardens are accessible for buggies, but the parkland has uneven ground
- Please don't bring balls, bikes or scooters
- Children's books and toys are available to buy in the shop
- Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available from the tea-room.
Family-friendly events
October half-term trail
Visit during October half-term and take part in a trail around the garden. Collect your trail sheet from visitor reception, follow the map to discover the activities and collect a small prize when you have finished. Cost £2.
Family-friendly things to do on the estate
Children's wild play trail
Head along the woodland walk to find the wild play trail in the parkland. Get adventurous on the balance beam, jump on the hopscotch and play with the ball run.
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Eating and shopping at Basildon Park
Enjoy food and drink and buy a reminder of your day out on your visit to Basildon Park. Pick up a tasty treat in the tea-room or grab a gardening must-have in the shop.
The garden at Basildon Park
Discover the beautifully laid out, restored grounds that surround the house at Basildon Park. Take in the views from the terrace and pause awhile under the thatched Umbrello seat.
The parkland at Basildon Park
Explore the wider estate on a parkland walk. Choose from one of four trails that are designed for different ages and abilities. Take in the views of the 18th-century Bath-stone house as it glows in the distance.