Description
Restored stately home with a garden and extensive parkland, plus a tearoom and gift shop.
Service options
On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Children
Good for kids
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Reviews
5
Another charming house in the National Trust portfolio. Set in rolling Berkshire countryside near Reading this is a lovely place to visit. The Parkland has a number of walks available to take in the beautiful scenery . The staff are very polite and helpful. There is also a cafe available in the house. The car park is a short walk away from the house and there are buggies available if required. For the military history visitor Basildon was home to the 101st Airborne from 1943-1944 and also had a POW camp.
5
A lovely national trust house, the guides in the house were very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a 3 mile walk around the grounds and through the woods. Lunch in the cafe and a meander in the formal gardens. A great day out.
5
Lovely place to visit especially during Spring! Staff were very knowledgeable in all the rooms in the house and we enjoyed a cheese scone and cake in the tea room at the end. We had a nice walk around the garden and will return at some point to do the full grounds as we are National Trust Members!
5
A beautiful park and palace with incredibly helpful guides in every room, where you can get a huge amount of knowledge about what happened in the palace and when. The beautifully preserved rooms and conservation of historical artifacts, along with Lady Charlotte's breathtaking shell collection, are simply stunning. It's amazing how easy it once was to acquire and transport such shells without any problem. Wonderful views and delightful green landscapes offer the opportunity for endless walks with your dog. On-site facilities include toilets, a cafe, and a souvenir shop. It's a welcoming place with lots of interesting information and beautiful decorations.
5
Beautiful forest walk, with amazing scenery around. Then, open onto the most beautiful display of Foxgloves and roses in so well kept gardens. Well done to everyone involved... It is stunning.
5
It was a lovely day out. The house setting is amazing, 360 degrees of rural-ness! Beautiful garden. Lots of walks through the grounds, which are so picturesque. Lovely tea room. There are plenty of places to sit if you take your own picnic, like we did. The staff are very knowledgeable about the house history. We have been here a few times, and there is always something new to see.