Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire

Basildon Park

An estate saved from almost certain demolition and lovingly revived

Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

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Visitors in the parkland in winter at Basildon Park, Berkshire

Opening times for 29 December 2024
Asset Opening time
House 11:00 - 16:00
Grounds 10:00 - 16:00
Shop 10:00 - 16:00
Tea-room 10:00 - 15:30
Last entry to the site is one hour before closing. Last entry to the house is 45 minutes before closing. House closed 11 - 15 November.
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Bookshop
Shop
Car park
During the winter period our carpark has reduced capacity. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. We may have to intermittently close out entrance gates to avoid traffic on the main road. Bikes will not be allowed on site. If you are cycling to the property, you will need to leave your bike in the car park.
Tea-room
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads in grounds.
Toilet
Plant shop
Our plant shop is outside the main shop. Please be advised that stock may vary due to seasons.
It's a 400-yard walk uphill to the house – a visitor buggy is available. House entrance is up 22 steps. Accessible toilets available. Uneven terrain on walking routes, which can become muddy. There's cattle in the parkland.
Basildon Park access statement
Accessible toilet
In stableyard.
Seating available
We have accessible picnic benches for visitors using wheelchairs and seating areas around the stable yard and formal garden.
Designated parking
Designated mobility parking, 20 yards from ticket office. 400 yards walk to the gardens and mansion.
Steps/uneven terrain
The entrance to the showrooms in the mansion is on the First Floor, an additional 22 steps from the Ground Floor on a stone staircase.
Level access/terrain
Transfer available
Visitor buggy from the stableyard to the mansion available. Please note the buggy depends on volunteer availability.
Ramped access/slopes
Partly accessible grounds, loose gravel paths, slopes, and cobbles. Steep hill from car park to gardens. There are uneven pathways throughout gardens and parkland as well as gravel pathways, steps and tree roots.
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By road
We are 7 miles north-west of Reading, on the west side of A329. If you are driving, please leave the M4 at exit 12 and follow signs for Beale Park and Pangbourne, then signs to Basildon Park. Once you go through the main entrance gates, follow the path to the visitor car park where you are welcome to park.
Sat Nav: Use main entrance from A329
By train
Pangbourne train station 2½ miles; Goring train station 3 miles. If you are travelling by train you can get off at Pangbourne or Goring & Streatley station and get a taxi to Basildon Park (it is only about a 5 minute car journey from the station). It’s best to pre-book a taxi as there is no taxi rank at either station. For more information about how to find us please call 01491 672382. It is possible to walk to Basildon Park from Pangbourne station but please be advised that it is around a 40 minute walk along a main road.
By bus
You may be able to get the Going Foward Bus to Basildon Park on selected days. For more details visit the Going Foward Buses website: www.goingforwardbuses.com
By bicycle
By bicycle - more information

Opening times for 29 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
House	11:00 - 16:00
Grounds	10:00 - 16:00
Shop	10:00 - 16:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 15:30

Whole property
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£18.70	£17.00
Child	£9.40	£8.50
Family	£46.80	£42.50
One adult family	£28.10	£25.50

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