Christmas At Basildon Park

Christmas at Basildon Park | For the festive season, they invite you to join their Christmas musical celebration at Basildon Park.

Christmas at Basildon Park

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For the festive season, they invite you to join their Christmas musical celebration at Basildon Park for this year’s Christmas at Basildon Park.

Experience an all singing and dancing world of theatre with sumptuously adorned trees, twinkling lights and beautiful decorations inspired by the stories of famous musicals.

Complete your triple treat theatrical status with moments of singing, dancing and acting through out the mansion.

Outside, discover all singing and dancing moments within the gardens with installations and displays inspired by music and dance.

Tap out a tune with the giant piano and have a go at copying the dance moves.

Their car park can fill up on busy days, the quietest times to visit are weekdays, or before 11am and after 1pm.

Basildon Park is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Basildon park

Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares (400 acres) of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century house was purchased by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s, when it was de-requisitioned after the Second World War.

With extraordinary vision, the Iliffes brought Basildon Park back to life, acquiring a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters.

The wooded parkland offers glorious seasonal colour, with spring bluebells, summer buttercups and autumn leaves, while the landscape has been carefully restored to offer wonderful views, peaceful trails and picnic places, with areas for children to run and play.

Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

01491672382

basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

During the winter period their carpark has reduced capacity.

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

They 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.

There is a bike rack in the main car park, as you enter on the right.

Designated mobility parking, 20 yards from ticket office. 400 yards walk to the gardens and mansion.

Dogs are allowed on leads in the grounds and gardens, but only assistance dogs are allowed in the mansion.

There is a picnic area near the stable yard and near the mansion which both have wheelchair accessible picnic benches available.

Shop and second-hand bookshop

The shop is in the stableyard and also contains a second-hand bookshop and reading nook.

Visitor centre

Visitor Reception is located in the historic stableyard, with staff and volunteers on hand to help with any queries.

Parkland

A 400-acre park with four waymarked walks, World War Two Nissen Hut remains, historic trees and views of the house.

Formal garden

Formal garden designed in the mid-18th century by David Brandon, featuring Lady Iliffe’s rose garden and the restored terrace balustrade.

Bluebells in the ancient woodland

A vast display of bluebells can now be experienced via a brand new trail available from late March to mid May.

Main tea-room in lower entrance hall of the house is open daily.

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 take 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 including hot and cold children’s meal deals.
Between 25 July and 30 August they will be putting on a range of activities and games for children to enjoy during the summer holidays throughout the grounds.
See their events page for details.
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.
Please note: the ball run near Visitor Reception is currently closed for rest over the winter season.

The tea-room at Basildon Park serves a range of hot and cold drinks, and seasonal meals and sweet treats.

Whether you’re popping by for a takeaway coffee, staying for lunch or collecting supplies for a picnic, you’ll find something that hits the spot.

From gifts and seasonal treats to gardening must-haves, the shop at Basildon Park has everything covered.

Located on the ground floor of the mansion, the tea-room is the perfect place to stop and relax on a visit.

With delicious treats and a seasonal menu, as well as traditional cream teas, there’s sure to be something to tempt you.

Hot food such as sausage rolls, jacket potatoes and soups is available, as well as sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

he Toolshed kiosk in the Stableyard is usually open at weekends and during school holidays, serving drinks and light refreshments to grab and go.