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Basildon Park (National Trust)
  Basildon Park
Lower Basildon
Reading
RG8 9NR
Berkshire
England
Basildon Park - Octagon Drawing Room - Credit NTPL/J Whitaker
Collection details
Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Programme of events. Please visit our website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildonpark
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0118 984 3040
E-mail : basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website : www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildonpark
Open
2008: Mid Mar to end Oct and some days in Dec. Check National Trust website for more details.
Closed
Mon & Tues
Admission charges
2008: £6.60 Child £3.30, Family £16.50. For garden and park only check NT website
Discounts
National Trust
 
Description
This beautiful Palladian mansion was built in 1776-83 by John Carr for Francis Sykes, who made his fortune in India. The interior is notable for its original delicate plasterwork and elegant staircase as well as the unusual Octagon Room. After falling on hard times the house was restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe during the last century. Waymarked trails through parkland.
Collections description
Fine pictures and furniture

Articles
National Trust Staff Expertise Aids Johnny Depp Love Scenes
Museums and Galleries in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop